Pine oil

Description:
Pine oil is produced from the pinus sylvestris that belongs to Pinaceae family. Pinus sylvestris is also referred as forest pine. It is widely used for relieving sexual and physical fatigue. Pine oil is one of the most used essential oils for aromatherapy. The health benefits of this oil are attributed to its comforting properties like aromatic, antiseptic, antibacterial and diuretic.
Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris
Other Name: turpentine-oil
Country of origin: India
Colour: colourless to pale yellow
Odour: Fresh, floral, herbaceous
Refractive Index: 1.470 to 1.480
Optical Rotation: -18° to -40°
Specific Gravity: 0.870 to 0.920
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
Extraction methods: Steam Distillation
Parts used: needles, twigs, cones
Major Constituents: α-pinene, β-pinene