Stone pine oil: effect and application BRIGITTE.de

Stone pine oil: origin

• The stone pine, which is also called Swiss stone pine, arbe or Swiss stone pine is known belongs to the pine family. It is particularly common in the Carpathians and the Alps.
• The Swiss stone pine can up to 25 meters high grow and live for over 1000 years even in high mountain areas.
• Stone pine oil is obtained by steam distillation. Steam distillation is a very well-tolerated process that preserves the valuable ingredients.
• The entire branches with the cones and needles are used for the production. About 1000 kg of branches (including cones) are required for one liter of stone pine oil.
• Pine oil stands out through you spicy, pleasant fragrance color and can be characterized as clear to slightly yellowish.

Important ingredients

• pinosylvin
• pinene
• cineole
• limonene
• bornylacetate

Effect of stone pine oil

Stone pine oil has long been considered Natural remedies, insect protection as well as care products known. The following positive properties are associated with the oil:

• Skin irritation: The pinene contained in stone pine oil is an irritant that can still have a positive effect on the skin. Especially in the case of muscle tension, they can have an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect on the affected areas. This also has a beneficial effect on the nerves and joints.
• Relaxing: The essential oil ignites a very pleasant atmosphere due to the needle scent released by the bornyl acetate. This can help to relax and calm down in stressful phases. In combination with other essential oils such as grapefruit or verbena, the well-being can also be increased.
• Expectorant: The ingredient cineol has anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties and can therefore serve you well, especially for colds.
• Insecticide: The limes in the oil create a turpentine-like fragrance that can be used as an insecticide.
• Sleep: Stone pine oil can also have a positive effect on your sleep due to its relaxing effect, for example if it is dripped onto the pillow.

Stone pine oil: application

• Room scents: Stone pine oil is ideal as a room fragrance. Thanks to its pleasant smell, it not only immediately improves the scent in the room, but can even bind and remove bad smells. The pine is a real miracle cure, especially for tobacco.
• Insecticide: You can treat insect bites with 5 to 10 drops of stone pine oil and a little water. The oil is also suitable for driving out moths. Simply mix a few drops with water and wash out the wardrobe with it. You can then put a fragrance stone or cotton swab with the oil in the closet. This means that the moths are expelled because they cannot stand the smell.
• Inhalation: In the event of stress or to improve well-being, stone pine oil can be used very well for inhalation. To do this, simply take a bowl of warm water and add a few drops of the oil. Now inhale the rising vapors under a towel as usual. Inhalation helps to open airways and loosen mucus, especially for colds.
• Bath: For a bath, you simply add about 4 drops of the oil with a little sea salt to your bath water. The stone pine bath has a positive effect on your well-being and can also help you fall asleep better in the evening.
• cosmetics: Stone pine oil is also popular in cosmetics due to its pleasant fragrance composition. You can use the essential oil as an additive to lotions, creams or oils. You can also use the oil to make homemade soaps a great fragrance.
• oral hygiene: Since the oil ignites antibacterial properties, you can use it for example for bad breath or bleeding gums. Simply pour two to three drops of the oil into a glass of water and rinse your mouth with it. But be careful not to swallow the mixture.

Buy stone pine oil

• With oils, you should always pay attention to the information on the packaging. Swiss stone pines are protected and are rare. Therefore, there is always the risk that someone will offer counterfeit stone pine oil.
• Pure stone pine oil is valuable and you should always be skeptical about very cheap offers. Oil mixtures are often used that contain only a small part of stone pine oil. Buy only pure essential oils where you can clearly see their origin on the packaging.

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