Pine Needle Oil

Botanical Name: Pinus Wallichiana

Common Name: Kasti , Himalayan pine , pine nut

Location: It is found in all over Himachal Pradesh at altitude of 5000 ft to 6000 ft.

Physiochemical Properties:

  • Colour: Colourless to light yellow in colour
  • Odour: Sweet & Pleasant with piney touch.
  • Specific Gravity at 20°C:  0.8600-0.8900
  • Refractive Index at 20°C: 1.4600-1.4800
  • Optical Rotation:  -35 to -28

Main Constituents:

S.NO. Name Range
1. .alpha.-Pinene 44.00-48.00
2. Sabinene 0.50-2.00
3. .beta.-Pinene 30.00-33.00
4. .beta.-Myrcene 0.50-2.00
5. m-Cymene 0.20-1.00
6. D-Limonene 4.50-6.50
7. Terpinolene 0.10-1.20
8. Terpineol 0.50-1.50
9. .alpha.-Terpineol 0.20-1.50
10. (-)-Myrtenol 0.30-1.50
11. Bornyl acetate 0.10-1.00
12. α-Longipinene 0.10-1.20
13. Longifolene 0.50-2.50
14. Caryophyllene 0.10-1.00

 

Uses:

  • It can be used for cuts and sores, scabies, and lice and for excessive perspiration, while its warming properties help with rheumatism, arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains and it can stimulate circulation.
  • It can help in cases of bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis, colds, and the flu. It eases breathlessness and sinusitis.
  • It can help in the healing of scratches, cuts, wounds, and burns.
  • Pine oil is an excellent natural home deodorizer since it eliminates bacteria and microbials that can lead to contamination and odors. Capable of killing toxins in the air that can cause colds, the flu, headaches or skin reactions, pine oil is one of the most beneficial essential oils for improving immune function.
  • To cleanse your countertops, appliances, bathroom, or floors, combine several drops of pine oil and water in a spray bottle and spray on any surface before wiping down with a clean cloth.
  • To help stimulate the digestive organs, such as acting like a natural liver cleanse.
  • It can help decrease toxins in the air or around your home that can trigger sickness or headaches, pine oil is one of the great headache remedies.

 

 

Note:

Please use under the guidance on the proper utilization of essential oils, considering your expertise in the field.

 

Odour Profile:

Woody-earthy smell with a spicy note

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