Pine oil

One of the most popular essential oils that have found their use in everyday life is pine oil. It is used to improve the air in living quarters, to relieve fatigue and relieve anxiety. In some cases, it will be beneficial to improve health.

Pine oil properties

An oily liquid with an earthy fresh aroma is extracted from pine needles by steam distillation. It is colorless or slightly yellowish.

Pine oil has the greatest therapeutic effect in aromatherapy to relieve fatigue, both physical and psychological. It is also used to improve air quality in residential and hospital settings. The scent of pine kills airborne bacteria and viruses and invigorates.

Applied to the skin, the oil improves blood circulation, activates the function of the adrenal glands, and has a beneficial effect on the lymphatic and cardiovascular systems. It is beneficial to inhale pine ether to calm the nerves and relieve stress. As a result of such aromatherapy, a feeling of relaxation appears, anger and aggression go away.

Pine oil ester has a beneficial effect on the skin, especially when used to heal small wounds and cuts. With its help, you can get rid of skin parasites, head lice and scabies.

For joint diseases, it is useful to massage with pine oil. Due to its analgesic properties, the oil relaxes muscles, relieves painful sensations and activates blood circulation. In addition, the oil extract is used to treat colds, asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath and sinusitis.

Application of pine oil

In cosmetology, pine extract is used to heal hair. For this, pine oil is added to the usual base product at the rate of 3 drops of the extract per 10 ml of the base and mixed. Shampoo, conditioner, or mask can be used as the main remedy. When using enriched with pine oil, it is recommended to leave it on the hair for a few minutes to obtain a fuller effect.

Pine oil is recommended for use as a prophylactic agent against baldness... To do this, 5 drops of oil are mixed with a liter of burdock decoction and used to rinse previously washed hair. As a result of this procedure, the hair follicles are strengthened and restored. Curls become elastic and shiny.

Another use case is against hair loss- rubbing the oil extract into the epidermis of the head. This procedure activates blood flow and improves hair growth.

Adding oils pine trees in shampoo will help get rid of dandruff... Aromatic combing with pine oil solves the same problem. To do this, a few droplets are applied to the comb and run through the hair.

It is useful to add essential pine oil not only to hair care products, but also to face creams. With constant use of such an oil-enriched cream, the skin will gradually rejuvenate, wrinkles will be smoothed out.

It is recommended to add pine ether to body skin products and use them for massage. As a result, the skin becomes velvety soft and tender.

Essential pine oil can also be used as a remedy:

• For the treatment of respiratory diseases, rubbing with aromatic oil and honey is done. Liquid honey in the amount of 2 small spoons is mixed with pine and anise oils, taken in 2 drops of each. A drop of eucalyptus oil and the same amount of oregano oil are added there. This mixture is rubbed on the patient's chest and wrapped for warmth.
• If there are purulent wounds on the skin, it is useful to make lotions with pine extract. For such a lotion, you need to dissolve 5 drops of pine oil in 30 ml of water. A napkin is moistened with a liquid and applied to a sore spot. Pine oil disinfects the wound and relieves inflammation.
• Rinsing your mouth with pine oil water can help treat periodontal disease and soothe sore gums. To do this, stir three drops of oil extract in a glass of water.

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Women use pine oil to rejuvenate by adding a few drops of the extract to their bath water. It helps to relax, plunge into peace and quiet. Some even use it for meditation, to disinfect air and water. For this purpose, it is used in an aroma lamp.