Anyone with a love for the outdoors is familiar with the scent of pine; the woody, sweet scent that often brings to mind the holidays. Aside from feelings of holiday cheer, pine essential oil offers many other benefits, including medicinal properties, cleaning uses, aromatherapy, and massage.

Pine essential oil is an antibacterial, analgesic, diuretic, antiseptic, aromatic, and energizing oil with a wide variety of health benefits. Below are some of the most notable benefits of this multi-purpose oil:

Skin

The most common use for pine essential oil is to treat skin-related concerns. The oil is often prescribed to treat psoriasis, eczema, itching, scabies, sores, fleas, acne, and other skin diseases. It can also act an an antioxidant against free radicals, which can help prevent fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, and other signs of premature aging.

Cosmetically, pine oil is used in perfumes and scented products for its sweet, woodsy aroma.       You are likely to find this oil in many bath and soap products. It can even be used to remove lice   from hair!

Metabolism

Pine oil can increase your metabolism and boost your activity levels; it is also an excellent diuretic and helps remove excess water from your body through urination. Not only does this help your body eliminate excess water, salt, and fat at a faster rate, it also keeps your kidneys healthy and promotes the overall removal of toxins.

Stress

Pine essential oil is known for its mood-elevating properties. It can be used to energize and decrease mental stress that stems from fatigue, anxiety, and nervous tension. When used in aromatherapy, it is an excellent way to refresh and uplift your mind.

Pain

Because this oil is considered an analgesic, it is often used as a remedy for join pain, arthritis, and rheumatoid conditions. It also acts an an anti-inflammatory, which reduces redness and pain from inflammation in similar conditions.

Eyes

Pine oil is not only helpful for reducing the signs of aging on your skin – it has also been shown to slow down the natural aging of your eyes. This can include protecting and improving your eyes from cataracts, macular degeneration, and other age-related vision concerns.

Respiratory

Pine essential oil is commonly used in cough and cold remedies, as it acts as an expectorant. It loosens phlegm and mucus in the respiratory tract and makes it easier to clear them from your system.

Aromatherapy & Massage

Pine is one of the most important oils used in aromatherapy, as it is invigorating, cleansing, uplifting, and refreshing. It blends well with a variety of other oils. When used as a massage oil, it can help soothe strained muscles.

Injuries

Due to its antiseptic properties, this oil is often used to treat cuts, boils, sores, Athletes’ Foot, and other fungal infections.

Pine oil can also be used as an air freshener, flavoring component, insect repellent, and a relaxing addition to a warm bath. This oil is great for year-round use, but is especially comforting during the fall and winter months when the holidays are around the corner and the air is chilly.