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Pine Oil
Pine Oil
Pine is a tall evergreen tree that grows approximately up to 120 feet high. The pine tree has a flat crown and a reddish-brown, deeply fissured bark. It has long stiff needles that are used for the extraction of pine oil using steam distillation method. These needles grow in pairs and have pointed brown cones. Unlike other essential oils, pine commercial essential oil is typically extracted after the therapeutic grade. It has robust fragrance. It is not suitable for aromatherapy or massage therapy.
General Name: | Pine Essential Oil |
Botanical Name: | Pinus Pinaster |
Method of Extraction: | Steam Distilled |
Part of Plant Used: | Needles |
Origin: | Hungary |
Application: | Pine commercial essential oil is used for making soap and candles. It is also used in making cosmetics. |
Strength of Aroma: | Strong |
Color: | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
Blends Well With: | Cedarwood, Lavandin, Rosemary, Sage, Cananga, Labdanum, Juniper, and other coniferous oils. |
Aromatic Scent: | Fresh forest smell. |
History: | Historically pine commercial oil was used as an alternative to more expensive pine oil. It is generally used in large scale applications. |
Precautions: | It is a possible irritant and should be kept away from children. It should be avoided during pregnancy. |