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Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris L. Family: Pinaceae. Synonyms: Norway pine; pine needle; forest pine; Scots pine; Baltic redwood pine. Origin: Native to Europe, western and northern Asia. It's widespread throughout Europe, North America, Asia, Russia, Baltic States and Scandinavia. Botanical Description: A tall evergreen tree up to 20 to 40-meters (66 to 132 ft) high. It has reddish-brown bark, long blue-green needles forming a terminal cluster. Has pointed scaly brown cones. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the needles and twigs. The oil is colorless to pale yellow-green mobile liquid. Yield 0.1 to 0.5%. Aroma Profile: Has a strong, fresh, sweet top note. The middle note is strong, turpentine-like, balsamic. The dry out is faintly sweet. Major Constituents: α-pinene, β-pinene, bornyl acetate, δ-carene, myrcene, sabinene, limonene. Adulterants: Other pine oils. Regulatory Status: FDA 121.1163. 172.510. Aromatherapy: Centering, refreshing, harmonizing Blends well with: Cedarwood, cypress, rosemary, juniper, lemon, niaouli, lavender, sage, tea tree, marjoram. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Want to learn more? Take our Online Aromatherapy Course.
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