PINE, SCOTCH ESSENTIAL OIL
A fresh forest essential oil traditionally valued for respiratory health, immune support, and emotional resilience.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris
Family: Pinaceae
Origin: Northern Europe, North America
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the needles
Note: Middle
Colour: Pale yellow
Aroma: Strong, fresh, resinous
About This Essential Oil
Scotch Pine Essential Oil is a refreshing conifer oil traditionally valued for supporting respiratory wellbeing, easing muscular discomfort, and promoting vitality. Its clean forest aroma is often used to refresh the mind, support healthy breathing, and encourage a sense of strength and wellbeing.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports respiratory wellbeing
• Popular during cold and flu season
• Traditionally valued for immune support
• Helps ease muscular aches and stiffness
• Refreshing and invigorating forest aroma
• Traditionally used to promote vitality and mental clarity
History
Scotch Pine has a long history of traditional use. American Indians reportedly used pine preparations to help prevent scurvy, while pine needles were placed into mattresses to help repel lice and fleas. Young macerated shoots were traditionally added to baths to support nervous exhaustion, circulatory concerns, rheumatic conditions, arthritis, and slow-healing wounds.
Main Chemical Components
70% Monoterpenes, 5% Esters, 5% Alcohols
Properties
• Antimicrobial
• Antineuralgic
• Antirheumatic
• Antiseptic
• Antiviral
• Bactericidal
• Deodorant
• Diuretic
• Expectorant
• Insecticidal
• Hypertensive
• Rubefacient
• Tonic
Traditional Uses
• Muscular System – Traditionally used for arthritis, rheumatism, aching muscles, and sciatica.
• Circulatory System – Traditionally valued for poor circulation, low blood pressure support, and gout.
• Digestive System – Traditionally used for hepatitis, gall stones, indigestion, diabetes support, and gall bladder wellbeing.
• Urinary System – Traditionally valued as a diuretic and used for cystitis, pyelitis, and prostate concerns.
• Respiratory System – Traditionally used for asthma, bronchitis, influenza, throat infections, sinusitis, coughs, colds, congestion, and helping clear excess phlegm.
• Other – Traditionally valued as a pulmonary antiseptic, used during times of seasonal illness, and to support nervous system and adrenal vitality.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Clears and refreshes the mind
• Supports meditation and healing spaces
• Encourages feelings of energy and wellbeing
• Helpful during mental fatigue
• Traditionally used when experiencing guilt, shame, self-blame, worry, rejection, or feelings of inadequacy
• Promotes resilience and inner strength
Blends Well With
Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, and Tea Tree.
Health & Safety
• May negate homeopathic remedies.
• Can be a skin irritant for sensitive individuals.
• Avoid in cases of high blood pressure.
• Always dilute appropriately before topical use.
• Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
