Pine Needles & Pine Resin ( Colophony ) Herbal Information

NAME
Pine Needles & Pine Resin ( Colophony )


LATIN NAME
Pinus Sylvestris

ORIGIN
Found all over world, in six of the seven continents.

PARTS USED
Resin and Needles.


TRADITIONAL HERBAL USES AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Pine resin is the solidified sap of the pine tree.
Pine resin and Pine needles are cleansing and purifying to the environment, when used as incense.
Pine has a clean, fresh, woody, green aroma.
Pine resin and needles can be burnt as incense and create wonderful wintery uplifting aromas. 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.


FOLKLORE AND HISTORY
The native American Indians used Pine medicinally. It was used to treat throat infections, and to clear the space around illness or negativity. The Celts saw it as a tree of protection and strength and burnt the needles to disperse negative energy or sickness. In herb lore Pine was thought to strengthen the nerves and bring courage. To Christians the Pine tree is a symbol of life. More recently the smell of Pine is reminiscent of mid winter and Christmas, due to the popularization of the Christmas tree.


CONSTITUENTS
Pinene, Dipentene, Camphene, Myrcene, Monoterpenes, Borneol, Limonene, Anethol,
Phenolic ethers.


TYPICAL PREPARATIONS AND DOSAGE
Pine resin and Pine needles can be used as an incense, they blend very well with other resins and leaves. Use with care as they are very aromatically powerful.


PRECAUTIONS
None known. Avoid use around babies or small children.