Pine Needles
Pinus Sylvestris
Origin: Finland
Smell: Clean, fresh, woody, herby and green.
Pine needles can be burnt as incense and create a wonderful wintery uplifting aroma. The pine is an anti-bacterial, so it is medicinally cleansing to the atmosphere and it is an expectorant and good for clearing the head and sinuses. The Pine needle aroma is evocative of a winter afternoon spent by the fire hearth.
The Celts saw it as a tree of protection and strength and burnt the needles to disperse negative energy or sickness. Pine needles make an excellent ingredient for an incense blend.
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