Botanical Name: Pinus Sylvestris

Origin: Austria

Plant Part: Needles and Twigs

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Color: Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Consistency: Thin

Aromatic Scent: Pine Scotch Essential Oil has a crisp, fresh, sweet, forest like aroma. It is more resinous and warm smelling than the regular pine oil, with a lower content of turpentine.

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Common Uses: analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, anti fungal, antiseptic, and as an antiviral. Aromatherapists credit its use for arthritis, asthma, bladder infections, bronchitis, catarrh, cholagogue, as a circulatory agent, for colds, convalescence, coughs, cuts, cystitis, as a decongestant and deodorant. It has also been applied to eczema, those with laryngitis, lice, muscular aches, neuralgia, psoriasis, rheumatism, ringworm, scrapes, and sinusitis. Its versatility is well documented.

Blends well with: Clary Sage, Corriander, Cypress, Juniper, Myrrh, Frankincense and Spikenard oils.

Cautions: Although Pine Scotch Oil is considered safe since it is non-toxic and non-irritant, it should still be used with care on the skin since it can cause irritation in high dosage and may sensitize the skin as well. Do not use during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or on infants and small children. For external use only.