Sattva Ayurveda Aromatherapy

Pine Essential Oil 10 ml

Name: Pine Essential Oil 10 ml
Brand: Sattva Ayurveda
SKU: OLE000267
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balances Vata and Kapha - warms in times of stagnation and soothes when emotions are unsettled

clears the airways and supports breathing — has expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties

energizes and grounds — the fresh forest aroma stimulates the mind while restoring your connection with the earth

Fresh, resinous and foresty — pine oil is a scent that takes you to the forest before you've even closed the bottle. Steam-distilled from the needles of Pinus sylvestris, in Ayurveda it balances Vata and Kapha — warming, grounding and cleansing all at once. One of the simplest and most straightforward oils in the line — no complications, no compromises.

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Research shows that a walk in a coniferous forest lowers cortisol, blood pressure and heart rate. Now you know why.

The Japanese have a word for it: Shinrin-yoku — literally “forest bathing.” The practice of mindfully spending time among trees, especially conifers, has a documented effect on the nervous system — it lowers cortisol levels and reduces blood pressure and sympathetic nervous system activity. The main mechanism is phytoncides — natural volatile compounds released by trees, above all alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. The same compounds dominate the composition of pine oil obtained from the needles of Pinus sylvestris. A diffuser with pine oil isn't a metaphor for a forest walk — it's the biochemistry of a forest walk captured in a bottle.

In Ayurveda, pine balances Vata and Kapha — it warms and stimulates when there is stagnation, while grounding you when your emotions feel unsettled. Alpha-pinene has confirmed anti-inflammatory properties in the respiratory tract, and beta-pinene supports clearing and expectoration. Ayurvedic tradition used pine resin for chronic respiratory conditions and joint pain, and as a way to strengthen immunity. In modern aromatherapy, pine oil is one of the pillars of respiratory protocols — alongside eucalyptus and thyme.

The simplest oil in this line. And one of the most versatile.

Scent profile

Main notes	fresh, resinous, forest-like
Base note	lightly balsamic, woody, cool
Intensity	medium — clean and direct
Character	grounding, cleansing, forest-like
Pairs well with	eucalyptus, cedarwood, rosemary, thyme, frankincense, lemongrass

Ayurvedic context — Dosha

Kapha ↓↓	clears and stimulates — removes excess mucus, breaks through stagnation and strengthens immunity
Vata ↓	warms and grounds — soothes emotional ups and downs and reduces restlessness
Pitta →	neutral — well tolerated by Pitta in moderate amounts

Carrier oil for Kapha: sesame or mustard. For Vata: sesame or almond.

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Research shows that a walk in a coniferous forest lowers cortisol, blood pressure and heart rate. Now you know why.

The simplest oil in this line. And one of the most versatile.

Scent profile

Main notes	fresh, resinous, forest-like
Base note	lightly balsamic, woody, cool
Intensity	medium — clean and direct
Character	grounding, cleansing, forest-like
Pairs well with	eucalyptus, cedarwood, rosemary, thyme, frankincense, lemongrass

Ayurvedic context — Dosha

Kapha ↓↓	clears and stimulates — removes excess mucus, breaks through stagnation and strengthens immunity
Vata ↓	warms and grounds — soothes emotional ups and downs and reduces restlessness
Pitta →	neutral — well tolerated by Pitta in moderate amounts

Carrier oil for Kapha: sesame or mustard. For Vata: sesame or almond.

How to use?

Diffuser / energy and space clearing
4–5 drops into the water. One of the best oils for a morning diffuser — clean, energizing, foresty. A classic blend for breathing and immunity: pine + eucalyptus (3+2 drops). For grounding and calm: pine + cedarwood + frankincense (2+2+2 drops).

Inhalation / airways
3–4 drops into a bowl of hot water. Head under a towel, eyes closed — inhale the steam for 5–8 minutes. One of the classic Ayurvedic and European oils for colds, sinus troubles and coughs. Alpha-pinene dilates the airways and eases expectoration.

Massage / muscle and joint pain
8–10 drops per 25 ml of carrier oil (sesame). Rub into sore muscles, joints and the lower back. Pine oil has anti-inflammatory properties and improves local circulation — traditionally used for rheumatism and muscle tension.

Bath / recovery and grounding
Mix 5–6 drops with a tablespoon of carrier oil and add to warm water. A bath with pine oil is a home version of Shinrin-yoku — forest bathing, which lowers cortisol and calms the nervous system.

Natural cleaning products
10–15 drops in 100 ml of water as an antibacterial surface spray. Alpha-pinene has confirmed antibacterial and antifungal properties — pine is one of the classic ingredients of natural cleaning products.

Ingredients

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil

FAQ

Does pine oil really work like a walk in the forest?
Partly — yes. Phytoncides, the natural volatile compounds released by conifers, are mainly alpha-pinene and beta-pinene — the dominant components of pine oil. Japanese research on Shinrin-yoku confirms that inhaling these compounds lowers cortisol and sympathetic nervous system activity. Pine oil in a diffuser delivers the same molecules — without having to leave home.

How is pine oil different from eucalyptus for colds?
Eucalyptus has a stronger mucolytic action — it thins mucus. Pine is more expectorant and has a generally strengthening effect on the respiratory system. Together they form one of the classic duos for upper respiratory tract infections — eucalyptus thins, pine clears.

Is pine oil suitable for everyday use?
Yes — it is one of the gentler and safest oils in the range. Well tolerated by most skin types when diluted, with no risk of photosensitivity. In a diffuser, it can be used without restrictions — it is especially recommended in autumn and winter.

Which pine species is in the Sattva oil?
The oil is obtained from the needles of Pinus sylvestris — Scots pine, the species most widely used in aromatherapy. It grows in Europe and Asia and has a well-understood therapeutic profile dominated by alpha-pinene and beta-pinene.

For external use only. Do not apply undiluted directly to the skin. Use with caution on sensitive skin and if you have asthma — the high pinene content may cause irritation in people with respiratory hypersensitivity. Store away from light and heat sources. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before use.

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