Black Pine Essential Oil

Black Pine Essential Oil 

Pinus nigra, known as Black Pine, spreads over Balkans, South Carpathian mountains, Crimean, Turkey, Cyprus and Syria. Black Pine has dark green and hard needle-leave, and  thick peels [1].

Black Pine essential oil generally contains monoterpene (alpha-Pinene, beta-Pinene, Limonene) and sesquiterpene (Germacrene-D) compounds [2].

It has strong analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral and anti-inflammatory activities. Black Pine essential oil is helpful for easing menstrual pain or cramp and unwanted muscle spasms. It supports muscular health. It may also help to support the respiratory system and  alleviate coughing and discomfort from flu symptoms [3].

Directions:

Black Pine essential oil may be applied via inhalation or topically. Before using this essential oil, carefully read Warning & Safety Requirements.

To apply to the skin, do not use undiluted essential oils on your skin.

Used topically, thanks to its high monoterpenes content, beneficial effects especially on oily skin health. Its sebum regulating effect also makes it ideal for blemished skins. When used in hair, It is known to deeply condition the scalp and hair; restores hair health.

Used in aromatherapy, Black Pine essential oil can create a calming and uplifting effect.

Suggested Uses:

Try adding it to a bath or diffuser as aromatherapy, or combining with different essential oils to strengthen its effect.

Black Pine essential oil can be incorporated into a shampoo or conditioner to moisturize, nourish, and soothe the strands and the scalp.

Warning & Safety Requirements:

• If you are pregnant or lactating, please consult with your doctor before using any product containing essential oils.
• For external use only.
• Can cause skin irritation, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Not suitable for children.

Storage Conditions:

Store oils in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

References:

• [1]. Davis, P. H.; Cullen, J. Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, Davis, P. H., Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1984.
• [2]. Kubeczka, K.H., Schultze, W.. Biology and chemistry of conifer oils. Flavour Fragr J. 2:137-148. 1987.
• [3]. Luminescents Essential Oils. Black Pine Essential Oil-Pinus nigra. (Erişim Tarihi : 10.09.2021).