Pine Maritime Essential Oil (Pinus pinaster)

Pine Maritime Essential Oil

Latin Name:  Pinus pinaster

Source: France

Part of plant: Needles

Grade: Pure & Natural

Chemical Componants:  α & β-pinene, β-caryophyllene, δ-carene

Aroma Character: soft coniferous, sweet-balsamic

Blends Well with:  Angelica Root, Cedarwood, Grapefruit

Maritime Pine is also known as Sea Pine. It is found growing in the Mediterranean costal area in Europe. The essential oil is very effective for the flu and respiratory infections. It is an expectorant and drying so its best not to use in the early stages of a respiratory infection when the mucous is hard and the cough is painful. Best to be used when there is an excess of mucous. The interesting thing about Maritime Pine is that it has a higher ester content than other pine essential oils. This adds to its analgesic effect as well as giving it sedative properties.