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General description

Latin name: pinus sylvestris
Botanical family: pinaceae
Origin: Asia, Europe

The freshness of the forest,
a flavour that purifies

This plant, which is a native of Asia, also appreciates mountainous regions and sandy or gravely soils. It has a purple-grey bark with a tendency to exfoliate, with robust acidulous leaves, and yellow and red flowers that come out in spring. Its fruit consists of an oval-shaped cone measuring about 7.5 cm in length, which becomes hard and brown upon maturity. Of all the conifers, the essence of Scots pine is that which is the most used in aromatherapy.
The winners of the Corinthian games were rewarded with a crown of woven pine. The Scots pine, which in the Middle Ages was associated with the acquisition of knowledge and with immortality, only recently appeared in our pharmacopoeia. It is thanks to essential oils that its therapeutic properties became known. Today, the essence of Scots pine is one of the main oils that is used for the biotherapy of asthma.

The little-known benefits of such a familiar tree

It has a soothing, soft, yet spicy fragrance. Its action is refreshing and energizing. The essential oil of Scots pine provides optimal treatment for the airways. It is also highly regarded by herbalists for the precious substances contained in its buds, also called ‘pine buds’. In addition, it is known as a cleansing and detoxifying agent for habitual smokers.