How to Use Pine Needle Oil

Pine needle oil has been used around the world for centuries. The oil is made by steam-distilling fresh pine needles and branch tips. In Korea, the oil is distilled from the Red Pine. In Austria, Russia and Scandinavia, the oil comes from the Scots Pine or the Black Spruce. Several varieties of pines in North America are valued for their medicinal oils. Pine needle oil is used as a fragrance and flavor enhancer, as well an ingredient in nasal decongestants, vaporizer fluids, analgesic ointments and cough and cold medicines.

Instructions

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Pine needle oil can give older pets new energy.

Put five to seven drops of pine needle oil in a cup of warm water or hot tea as a daily supplement to aid the body's immune system, rid the body of parasites and fight bacterial infections and cold viruses. A child's dosage would be one to two drops a day. Pets can take one drop per 30 lbs. of body weight.

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Add up to 10 drops of pine needle oil to the medicine reservoir of a vaporizer to ease the symptoms of upper respiratory infections. Or, add a few drops of the oil to a vapor rub and apply directly to the chest to break up congestion and mucous in the nose and throat.

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Pine oil can be added to homemade soaps.

Add 10 to 20 drops of pine needle oil when making soap and shampoos. The oil will help prevent fungus, athlete's foot and dandruff, while making skin look more youthful over time.

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Drink a cup of herbal tea with two or three drops of pine needle oil before eating. The oil is believed to stimulate the thyroid gland and aid in digestion.

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Add 20 drops of oil to an empty spray bottle, then fill the bottle with water. Spray on skin or into the air to ward off biting insects.

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Pine needle oil can be added to skin creams.

Add three or four drops of the oil to a 6-oz. container of shea butter or other salve. Apply to skin daily for firmer, healthier skin.