The new year is strongly associated with the scent of pine needles and, of course, interesting to know — this fragrance is just nice to have and useful to him for some reason. In advertising detergents often say that they “smell the pine” because the smell of pine — the smell of purity, due to its antimicrobial and disinfectant properties. Hippocrates mentioned the healing effect that it has on the respiratory system of a person. Indigenous peoples of America have used pine needles in the bed to prevent bedbugs and lice there.
In the post “The Health Benefits of Pine Oil”, published by Global Healing resource Center, discusses not only the beneficial properties of pine essential oil, but also its side effects. In this article are allocated to the eight oil of pine.
The essential oil is extracted from the needles of the pine tree. It is a powerful therapeutic tool. Like tea tree oil and eucalyptus, oil of pine counteracts harmful microorganisms of various types, and it finds its place in the medicine Cabinet, and cleaning products.
These properties of pine oil finds because it contained phenolic, acidic plant substances that counteract the germs and prevent diseases. It also has a healing effect on the endocrine system and the skin. Pine Hydrosol is an immune system, tones and improves overall physical and mental health.
Studies have shown the effectiveness of pine oil in bronchial infections. As a powerful tool against malicious organisms, it helps the human body to fight these infections. Aromatherapy oil of pine helps to prevent infectious diseases of the lower respiratory tract (bronchi and lungs). Research Medical center of the University of Maryland have demonstrated that the use of pine oil effectively combats respiratory infections. Studies have also shown that steam inhalation with oil of pine counteract colds and infectious sinusitis.
Useful properties of essential oil of pine
1. In skin redness and muscular pain
Due to its properties, oil of pine help to relieve the cause pain discomfort and redness on the skin. It is applied topically and it can also relieve muscle pain. Oil of pine is added in a hot bath or in massage oil, like almond oils and coconut.
2. Expectorant
Essential oil of pine is also an expectorant, encouraging the body to clear the lungs of accumulated mucus. It helps to alleviate the effects of infectious sinusitis.
3. Skin care
Thanks to its powerful cleaning properties, pine oil can be used in various skin diseases, including psoriasis, acne, boils, “athlete’s foot” (fungal infection), eczema and itching. When applied to the scalp it can be useful, especially when dryness and dandruff.
4. Antiviral agent
The oil from pine cones is also a tool used for colds and flu. However, a balanced diet with a high content of vitamin C is also a good prevention of colds.
5. A powerful antioxidant
Neutralizing free radicals, pine oil helps to slow the degradation of body cells, thereby slowing the aging process. Antioxidants prevent eye diseases, muscular dystrophy and numerous disorders of the nervous system.
6. Toxic to harmful microorganisms
With regular use, pine oil protects against harmful microorganisms of many types, including skin infections, and urinary tract.
7. Aromatherapy
Stimulating the body and mind, oil of pine gives the person a feeling of fullness energy. As a means of aromatherapy it can be used to alleviate the symptoms of fatigue and depression.
8. Sanitizer
Being a powerful disinfectant, pine oil may be added to air fresheners. Pine oil effectively eliminates germs, including mold and E. coli.
Caution
Essential oil of pine should be used with caution, as it has a very powerful impact. If not diluted, it can irritate the skin and mucous membranes. Receiving oil inside the pine can be dangerous to human health.
The use of oil of pine
4-6 drops of undiluted essential oil of pine can be added to a bath of warm water. Before using aromatherapy as remedies for the treatment of disorders of the respiratory tract of pine oil should be diluted 50/50 with olive or coconut oil.
Did you know before that wonderful Christmas scent of pine so many wonderful beneficial properties?