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Pine
Pinus sylvestris

Botanical Classification pine

Family
Pinaceae

Genus and specie
Pinus sylvestris

Other names
Scots pine.

Description of the herb pine kruie-produkte-ageless-herbal-products
It is a warming, bitter and aromatic herb that acts as a diuretic and expectorant, while increasing topical blood flow. It has a toning effect on the nerves and is strongly antiseptic.

Parts used
Fresh or dried young branches and buds are used, as well as an essential oil extracted from the young branches and needles.

Properties
It is used to treat heavy catarrh of the upper and lower respiratory tract and is also used for bronchial problems, specially when heavy secretion is present. Topically, it is used to improve blood flow and to treat minor muscle pain as well as neuralgia and rheumatism.

Therapeutic uses
Internal use
It is used for respiratory problems and especially for bronchial complaints accompanied by heavy secretions.
External use
When used topically, it helps to improve blood flow to the area on which it has been applied and its mild analgesic action is used for treating muscular pain as well as rheumatism.
Aromatherapy and essential oil use
In vapor therapy, it can be used for asthma, colds, coughs, smokers cough, drowsiness, hangover and sinusitis.
In a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, it can be used for asthma, cellulite, colds, coughs, hangover, infections, rheumatism and sinusitis.
The therapeutic properties of pine oil are antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic, cholagogue, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticidal, restorative, rubefacient, adrenal cortex stimulant as well as stimulant to the circulation and nervous system.

pine essential oil

Safety precautions and warnings

The essential oil must be used with care, as it can irritate the skin and can also be toxic. It is best used in vapor therapy.