Spotlight on Pine

Spotlight on Pine

Pine essential oil is an underrated one for sure. This tree oil has an uplifting aroma that creates a breath of fresh air anywhere you use it, encourages feelings of positive energy, repels the influence of negative energy, and has some really unique and incredible health benefits!

JUST A DROP OF PINE…

Has a fresh, woodsy aroma

Wonderful for cleaning recipes and DIYs

Supports muscle recovery and soothes tension

Shares many of the same properties as Eucalyptus Globulus; the action of both oils is enhanced when blended together

Pairs well with other essential oils such as Peppermint, Lavender, and Eucalyptus

A wonderful addition to wellness rollers

Pine needles have been used in herbal medicine and folklore for centuries. Pine needles contain Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which are essential for many bodily functions, including red blood cell production, hair and nail growth, and a healthy immune system. Pine needle tea was a common folk remedy for many things!

Traditionally, pine needles have been used as a way to soothe arthritic joints. In fact, some countries like Switzerland, even filled mattresses with pine needles with the belief that it would help sore joints while we slept. More recently, Science Daily recently reported that pine needles and pine bark have been found to have both pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.

Pine needles were historically also used for overall wellness, likely due to their antioxidant effects.

BACKGROUND

The Pinus sylvestris tree, also known as Scotch pine, is a tall coniferous evergreen tree that grows to the height of 131 feet and has characteristic orange-red bark and stiff blue-green needles. Pine essential oil is steam distilled from the needles of the tree and has been researched by Hippocrates, the father of western medicine. Pine's aroma is reminiscent of the Japanese tradition of forest bathing and provides a refreshing breathing experience and encourages a moment of joy.

KEY CONSTITUENTS

Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them sprecic health-supporting properties.

Alpha-pinene: a powerful antioxidant, some studies have shown alpha-pinene to support the body through inflammation and to help calm the mind

Limonene: known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits

PINE & EMOTIONS

Pine essential oil, like the spruce oils, contains alpha-pinene, a constituent that helps the mind and body reach a calming, peaceful environment. Pine is a wonderful tool for processing feelings of Unimportant, Un-nurtured or Disempowered. The Spruce and Evergreen family of oils are the ones to reach for when you feel like you are comparing yourself to others, are feeling undervalued or as though your unique voice has no place. The alternate side to feeling unimportant is Empowerment. When we can rest secure in who we are then comparison melts away and our unique blend of magic can shine!

A 2011 study in Pharmacognosy Magazine looked at the anxiolytic effects of an alcohol based pine needle extract and its ability to soothe depression in rats. Bottom line: however you approach it, Pine essential oil can be a powerful health tool!

Read more about how to process and release emotions in this powerful book Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils.

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Pine Essential Oil

Pine's empowering, revitalizing fragrance makes it a key component in the Grounding and RC blends.

DAILY HABITS WITH PINE

Make Scented Pinecone Fire Starters for your cozy winter home

Yarn or twine

Large, foraged pinecones from the yard

Thieves Household Cleaner

Pine or Christmas Spirit essential oils

Collect pine cones and lightly spritz them with diluted Thieves Household Cleaner to get rid of any unwanted pests. Allow to dry overnight.

Wrap twine or yarn around the pinecones, all the way into the center weaving between the individual scales. You can use festive, colorful yarn for a fun twist or neutral yarn or twine.

Drop 5 drops of essential oil onto the yarn/twine of each pinecone. Place in a basket beside the fireplace and add a few to the fire whenever you build one.

Make an artificial holiday tree smell like the real thing with these simple hacks:

Add Pine to reed diffuser sticks and place in your tree

Drop Pine honto any porous ornaments

Make a simple DIY Tree & Garland Spray and spritz on greenery as desired:

To a 2 oz glass spray bottle add

30 drops Pine

Optional: 15 drops Idaho Blue Spruce or Northern Lights Black Spruce

Splash witch hazel

Fill with filtered water

Make this incredible Gardener's Hand Salve for anyone who works with their hands.

DIY Gardener's Hand Salve

½ cup cold pressed organic olive oil (or 1 cup if not using arnica oil)

½ cup organic arnica oil

1 Tbsp shea butter

2 Tbsp unrefined extra virgin coconut oil

3-4 Tbsp beeswax pastilles

30 drops essential oils: Myrrh, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Pine

Using a double boiler, place several inches of water in the bottom and place a bowl or pan on top. Turn the heat to low-medium and add the olive oil, shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax and allow it to melt, stirring gently.

Remove the bowl from the double boiler. Add Vitamin E oil and essential oils.

Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool but not harden, then pour into the small containers.

Essential oils to add for a masculine scent: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Idaho Blue Spruce

Whether your skin needs some TLC or you have a more acute need, make this ‘Ultimate Skin Healing Balm' and use it frequently and liberally! Use whatever oils you have that are listed.

Ultimate Skin Healing Balm

To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:

10 drops Pine

8 drops Helichrysum

8 drops Myrrh

4 drops Frankincense

4 drops Lavender

Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs!

Make a simple cuticle oil! This also makes a great gift and pairs well with the Gardener's Hand Salve:

DIY Roll-on Cuticle Oil

1½ teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex

10 drops Pine essential oil

5 drops Frankincense essential oil

Add all the above to an empty 15 ml essential oil bottle and add an AromaGlide Roller Fitment. Roll onto your cuticles anytime, anywhere.

Use Pine in DIY cleaning products for a fresh, sparkling home.

Add 20 drops to Thieves Cleaner (option to add 20 drops of Lemon as well)

Make a DIY Wood Polish

1 cup Olive oil

5 drops Pine essential oil

5 drops Lemon essential oil

Diffuse Pine during meditation for a grounding and empowering experience. Pair it with Cinnamon bark, Tangerine, Frankincense, Christmas Spirit or Vanilla.

Take a relaxing epsom salt bath with Pine. Add 20 drops to 1 cup epsom salt and soak in warm water.

Make these Detox Bath Salts::

1 cup magnesium flakes

½ cup epsom salts

20 drops Pine essential oil

10 drops Lavender

10 drops Geranium

Optional: 10 drops Thieves essential oil

Optional: dried lavender, rose buds, rosemary

Add to a glass jar and mix well. If gifting or storing add ¼ cup baking soda or Himalayan salt to help prevent clumping.

Add 5 drops to a large handful of massage oil and apply to the skin to relax tired muscles. Or whip up a DIY Massage Oil:

4oz pump bottle

20 drops Pine essential oil

10 drops Peppermint essential oil

10 drops Cypress essential oil

Carrier of choice

Use Pine to make any of the DIY Cleaning Recipes below or mix it with Lemon or Thieves.

Make a DIY Mattress & Linen Spray to use every time you make the bed or change the sheets

To an 8oz glass spray bottle add:

1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner

20 drops each Eucalyptus, Lavender

10 drops each Tea Tree, Pine

Fill with distilled water and invert to gently mix.

Make DIY Scented Sachets to bring a fresh, spa-inspired aroma to any area of your home.

½ cup uncooked rice

¼ cup Epsom salt

1 cup dried lavender buds

Muslin cotton drawstring pouches, approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide

20 drops each Lavender, Pine essential oil

10 drops Sage essential oil

1. In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.

2. Spoon mixture into your muslin pouch.

3. Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.

4. Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil

Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster.

To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add

1 1/2 cup salt Epsom Salt

1/2 cup baking soda

30 drops total Pine + Lemon essential oils

Optional: 15 drops Thieves essential oil blend

Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.

To use: add 1-2 Tbl into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.

Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:

1 cup baking soda

½ cup citric acid

½ cup cornstarch

4 teaspoons water

20 drops each Lemon, PineOptional 10 drops Thieves

3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier

Ice cube tray or candy mold

Step 1) In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.

Step 2) In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.

Step 3) Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.

Step 4) Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.

Step 5) Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.

To Use: When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.

Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener

To glass jar add:

1 cup baking soda

½ cup salt

15-20 drops each Pine, Lemon

Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.

Make an Herbal Deodorizing Spray for pet beds, upholstered surfaces, car upholstery, etc! To a 4oz glass spray bottle add

¼ cup white vinegar

20 drops Pine essential oil

10 drops Lavender essential oil

10 drops Tangerine essential oil

5 drops Peppermint essential oil

Pinch sea salt or splash of witch hazel

Filtered water

Spray lightly onto surfaces to remove unwanted odors.

Use this earthy tree oil blend to make DIY Beeswax Candles to fill your home with warmth - and make a few for your friends and neighbors!

Check out the DIY Beeswax Candles resource for all the details!

DIFFUSE

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the grounding, fresh scent of Pine!

Enchanted Forest: 5 drops Pine, 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 2 drops each Cedarwood, Vanilla

Fresh & Clean: 4 drops each Pine, Lemon, Grapefruit

Good Vibes: 3 drops each Pine Tangerine, Sage, Lavender

Deep Breath: 4 drops each Eucalyptus Globulus, Pine, 3 drops Wintergreen

Sinus Saver: 3 drops each Pine, Eucalyptus Globulus, Dorado Azul, Lemon

Garden Breeze: 4 drops each Pine, Lavender, Peppermint

Farmer's Market: 3 drops each Pine, Rosemary, Lavender, Lemon

Autumn Spice: 4 drops each Pine, Cinnamon Bark, Tangerine

COMPANION PRODUCTS

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Lemon Essential OIl

Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil

Geranium Essential Oil

Thieves Household Cleaner

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ESSENTIAL OILS

When you have a cough or cold or feel one coming on, you just want to be comfortable – especially if you still have to work, travel, or take care of your children or loved ones! (click on the individual oil pictures to learn more about the oil)

Thieves Essential Oil Blend:

This blend is our go-to for all things immune system related! It's the blend infused into the chest rub and cough drops we just talked about – and for good reason! We love to apply and diffuse this blend, add Thieves Vitality to a mug of echinacea tea, or add it to epsom salts for an immune supporting detox bath!

Frankincense Essential Oil:

Frankincense is an immune and respiratory powerhouse! This historical oil has been used for centuries for health. Apply it with Thieves, Lemon, R.C. or Purification to the chest and back, add a few drops to the Thieves Chest Rub when you apply, add Frankincense to epsom salts for a detox bath, and diffuse this oil when you're feeling down. Get it in, on and around you as much as possible!

Lemon Essential Oil:

Lemon is a wonderful oil for soothing cough and creating comfort in times of congestion. Diffuse it, apply it with Frankincense and Thieves Chest Rub, add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to echinacea tea, and add Lemon to detox baths. Lemon is high in limonene, a constituent highly regarded for its immune system support.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend:

Standing for Respiratory Comfort, R.C. essential oil blend is a gentle eucalyptus blend that we love for soothing and comforting the respiratory system. Diffuse, apply, and add this oil to detox baths as much as possible. This is a great choice for little ones too!

Purification Essential Oil Blends:

This purifying blend is another favorite for immune and respiratory needs. Containing Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Myrtle and other purifying oils, it makes a great addition to your comfort routine during times of cough or cold. Diffuse, apply, and add to bath salts.

Raindrop Technique Collection: This curated set of essential oils is a powerful tool for promoting health, wellness and vitality – both proactively and for acute needs since the oils included can be incredible tools for healing! This collection features nine essential oils with immune and respiratory support properties. We love them for making rollers and adding to detox baths!

Thieves chest rub & cough

THIEVES CHEST RUB

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief. This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients.Plus the easy-to-use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy!! The formula is free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives and still packs an incredible punch when it comes to cough and cold! Pure ingredients and all the power of Thieves kicking that chest congestion to the curb? We will take some of that!

Sadly, conventional chest rubs are filled with synthetic additives and diluents, and even the ‘natural' options are less than ideal. Many options use petroleum as a base. Petroleum (petrolatum) is often not fully refined in the US, which means it can be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.Many ‘natural' chest rubs also contain impure essential oils or other lower-grade components that don't meet the same standards as the ingredients found in Young Living products. The active ingredient in the most popular over the counter chest rub is actually a synthetic version of Ravintsara essential oil! And we are always going to choose the original over a synthetic copy, especially when it comes to our health and our family's health!

THIEVES COUGH DROPS

Get natural, quick, and safe cough, congestion, and sore throat relief Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops! These are a staple in our cough and cold toolbox. They are easy to keep at home or take on the go, made with naturally derived ingredients, taste great, and work wonders!

Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops are minty, spicy, and sweet without processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, or preservatives found in conventional cough drops. Infused with Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, and Lemon essential oils, these menthol-based drops make soothing coughs and colds simple and tasty.

THIEVES HARD LOZENGES

Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils, these lozenges are one of the things we reach for to keep our immune systems firing on a daily basis! The Thieves Hard Lozenges are a sugar-free dietary supplement to add to your daily wellness regimen with more of a cinnamon taste than a menthol one.We use these daily when we need a lozenge, when we travel to bolster our immune systems, and sometimes in place of the Thieves Cough Drops when we are out or if someone doesn't want the strong menthol taste of the drops (but it's that menthol that helps open the airways and soothe the throat!).

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