Pine needle essential oil carries a fresh, sweet, woodland aroma considered more resinous than the warmer smelling regular pine oil and carrying a lower turpentine content.
This versatile oil can be used as a natural remedy for a whole host of health issues and is very popular with aromatherapists.
Pine needle essential oil, with its top note fragrance and strong aroma, blends well with a whole host of other oils including; citronella, clary sage, coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, juniper, lavender, myrrh, rosemary, spikenard and tea tree.
Historically, pine needle was used by the Native Americans to prevent scurvy and the needles used to stuff mattresses working as a repellent of lice and fleas. The ancient Egyptians used the pine kernels to add flavour to their cooking.
