Wonderful World of Pine Essential Oil
Bath Petals' Pacific White Pine™ - A divine balancing and revitalizing infusion of pine needle essential oil for a restorative, body balancing therapy.
Pine Essential Oil - is a fresh, balsamic odor reminiscent of a pine forest, that brings us back to primordial nature! A member of the plant family of Coniferae, the coniferous forest circles the frigid and temperate zones of both hemispheres. Because Coniferae live in cold climates, they have to develop an intense inner fire to face he long, rigorous winters until the overflowing light of summer, with its clear nights and its midnight sun. These processes of warmth relate to life and generate substances (essential oils, resins, balms) that are at the source of the curative power of Coniferae, which is warming and revivifying.
The needles, twigs and bark of all pine species contain a sticky, fragrant resin from which essential oil is extracted. Long used by American Indians, medicinally pine is beneficial for respiratory problems when inhaled, and has a warming effect when added to massage blends. In aromatherapy, pine considered to be elevating, strengthening, energy-releasing and is used in saunas, steam baths and massage blends for sore muscles. The natural evergreen aroma of pine essential oil is a sweet alternative to harshly medicinal pharmaceutical preparations.
In northern Europe, oil distillation takes place from spring until winter. The needles and branch tips are generally gathered when forests are thinned or mature trees are harvested for their wood. The mountain forests of the Tyrol district in Austria have a reputation for producing the finest pine essential oil anywhere. Production is not enough to meet worldwide consumption however, so pine essential oil comes from a variety of locations in Europe and Russia.
You will find Bath Petals' Pacific White Pine™ products especially refreshing and therapeutic as a balm for muscle aches and pains.
