White Pine essential oil, like Black Spruce, Scots Pine or Fir, increases energy metabolism and stimulates the body. It is particularly interesting for stopping the progression of a cold, toning the adrenals, relieving rheumatism and joint pain thanks to its high level of α and β pinene: anti-inflammatory +++. When diffused, it is a good airy antiseptic with a comforting balsamic scent. It helps release stress and cases of depression.

PHYSICAL

• Circulatory system: lymphotonic.
  
• Endocrine system: cortisone mimetic by modulatory effect on the adrenals and also influences the ANS with a targeted action on the smooth muscles of different organs, balancing, tonic of the adrenals +++.
  
• Immune system: anti-bacterial, airborne antiseptic, antiviral, anti-parasitic, deworming.
  
• Respiratory system: pulmonary decongestant by exocrinostimulant and lymphotonic action, bronchial antispasmodic, antitussive and expectorant, respiratory oxygenator.
  
• The nervous system: analgesic, stimulating irrigation of the brain, relaxing: promotes sleep, antispasmodic, calms the abdominal brain and central nervous system.
• Osteoarticular system: anti-inflammatory, decongestant, anti-arthritic +.

PSYCHIC

• Psycho toning
• Increases the ability to concentrate
• Promotes logical reasoning
• Stimulates the mind
• Increases psychic resistance
  

USES

Rhinitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, colds, dyspnea, digestive, osteoarthritis +, cellulite, cramps, muscle pain, fatigue, asthenia, feeling tired, purifies the air.

REFERENCES

• Moerman Daniel E.,Native American Ethnobotany, Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, 1998.
• Brother Marie-Victorin, Rouleau Ernest, Brouillet Luc and colleagues,Laurentian flora 3rd edition, Gaëtan Morin Éditeur ltée, 2002.
• Le Gal Gérald, Paré-Le Gal, Arianne, Forest, Identify, Pick, Cook, Les Éditions Cardinal inc., Montreal, 2019.

The White Pine, one of the four native species of pine in Quebec, can reach impressive heights of up to 35 meters, although exceptional individuals of 90 meters have been recorded in the past, rivaling the tallest trees in the American West.

Its habitat extends from southern Quebec to Abitibi in the north, thriving particularly in sandy, humid or clayey soils, where it can live for more than 200 years.

Rapidly growing, the White Pine is shaped throughout its life by the prevailing winds, which gives it a unique asymmetrical look. When young, its bark is smooth and grayish-green in color, but it develops deep furrows over time, taking on a dark grayish-brown color.

Recognizable by their flexible and fine needles grouped in bundles of five, they measure between 6 and 13 cm long and persist on the tree for one to four years. Due to its thin bark making it vulnerable to fire, white pine is often associated with other tree species, such as spruce.

The elongated, slightly curved cones, measuring 8 to 20 cm long, do not produce seeds only after about 30 years of maturation. They appear in July, during the second growing season, and do not open until winter.

In the nineteenth century, European settlers opted for the White Pine because of its impressive size compared to other forest species. They used it extensively in building houses, boats, masts and even sailboats.

This intensive exploitation of natural white pine forests has considerably reduced their surface area by 2 to 3%.

So, White Pine played an essential role in the settlement of European settlers. However, for Native Americans, this tree had a symbol of peace, and its bundles of five hands were a symbol of unity. Beyond its symbolism, Native Americans also used the tree for its beneficial properties, notably against colds and for the treatment of wounds.

**CONTRAINDICATIONS**

There are no known contraindications to physiological doses. However, coniferous essential oils can cause skin irritation if oxidized.

**RECOMMENDATIONS**

Essential oils offer numerous benefits for human, animal, insect and plant well-being. It is recommended to refer to specialized aromatherapy books for appropriate and safe use.

We also recommend consult an aromatherapy professional, capable of targeting the biochemical groups and aromatic molecules of essential oils, in order to optimize the effectiveness of treatments.

**STORAGE**

It is best to store essential oils in a cool, dry place, away from light and air.

The information provided on this website is NOT a medical recommendation for treatment or cure of any medical condition or disease.