Essential Nose Scotch Pine
Pinus sylvestris
Pinus sylvestris needle oil is rich in alpha-pinene (~40%), beta-pinene, 3-carene, limonene, and bornyl acetate. Alpha-pinene and the broader monoterpene fraction support mucociliary clearance and reduce airway hyperresponsiveness, supporting respiratory applications.[1] The oil shows significant bactericidal activity and biofilm disruption against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.[2]
- Also Known As
- Pine Needle, Scots Pine
- Family
- Woody
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Medium
- Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Plant Parts
- Needles
- Origins
- Austria, Hungary, Russia
- Effect
- Focus & Clarity, Respiratory & Cleansing, Uplifting & Energizing
- Aroma
- Fresh, Coniferous, Resinous
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Inhalation, Massage, Medicinal, Cleaning
- Price
- $$$$Abundant in North America with high oil content in the soft needles
References
- [1]Pinus sylvestris and Syzygium aromaticum Essential Oils Inhibit Endotoxin-Induced Airway Hyperreactivity in Mice — Csikos E et al. Molecules, 2022
- [2]Essential oils of Pinus sylvestris, Citrus limon and Origanum vulgare exhibit high bactericidal and anti-biofilm activities — Mosca A et al. Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023