Ponderosa Pine
PONDEROSA PINE ESSENTIAL OIL
Size: 5 ml. Violetglass bottle
Botanical Name: Pinus ponderosa
Source: Utah, USA
Method: Steam distilled from wild needles
Notes: Limited availability
Ponderosa Pine essential oil carries the ancient wisdom of the forest community. Inhaling this oil brings forth the feeling of the etheric canopy of peace and protection that one senses in an old growth ponderosa forest.
It is an effective diffusing oil for lung ailments and respiratory infections. It is purifying to the lungs, spirit, and environment in homes and workplaces. It is a superior oil for supporting energy healing, meditation, and opening the spirit to receive ancestral help and information.
Homeopathic Properties
• Antibacterial • Anti-fungal • Anti-infectious • Anti-microbial • Anti-neuralgic • Anti-phlogistic • Anti-rheumatic • Anti-scorbutic • Anti-septic • Anti-viral • Balsamic • Cholagogue • Choloretic • Deodorant • Decongestant • Depurative • Diuretic • Expectorant • Emollient • Insecticidal • Regenerator: endocrine, prostate, ovary glands • Restorative • Rubefacient • Stimulator: endocrine system, skin, circulatory system • Sudorific • Tonic: adrenal, circulatory, nervous system • Vermifuge
Uses
Internal–oral, inhalation
External–topical application, skin application, bath, massage, local or spinal compress, application to energy centers and meridian points
Aromatic Profile
Top note: Soft, sweet, fresh, green, coniferous notes
Heart Note: Balsamic, coniferous, woody, delicate anise notes
Base Note: Balsamic, coniferous, woody, resinous notes
Classification: Heart note
Tenacity:
Ponderosa pine essential oil is used in natural perfumery to create sacred incenses, resinous notes, forest notes, colognes, diffuser blends, and precious woods notes. Combines well with dwarf juniper, balsam fir, lemon ironbark, or Atlas cedar.
Observations and Anecdotal Information
Traditionally, Ponderosa Pine essential oil is used for a wide range of skin treatments, including antiseptic washes for cuts, wounds, and burns. It will also relieve many rashes and degenerative skin conditions.
It carries vermifuge properties, effective against worms in the digestive system. With its pain relieving qualities, it is a great topical oil for massage and spinal compresses. It is an effective diffusing oil for lung ailments and respiratory infections.
It is very high in vitamin C, and can be used internally as a semi-homeopathic remedy for lung or kidney regeneration, or for boosting the immune system. It contains a high concentration of natural sulphur, which helps joint, muscle, increased tendon flexibility, and recovery from injury.
Ponderosa Pine has a great effect on the spine, creating space and initiating a deep level of relaxation in the surrounding muscles, opening the flow of energy, and having a lifting and lengthening effect. It is a superior oil for supporting energy healing, meditation, and opening the spirit to receive ancestral help and information. Inhaling this oil brings forth the etheric canopy of peace and protection that one senses in an old growth ponderosa forest.
Cautions
• Generally recognized as safe at normal dosages.
• Store out of the reach of children.
• Do not get essential oils in eyes.
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