Black Pine Corsica Essential Oil (Pinus nigra subsp. laricio)
Overview
Black Pine Corsica may also be referred to as Austrian Pine, Calabrian Black Pine, Corsican Black Pine, Corsican Pine, Crimean Pine, European Black Pine, Pinus Nigra Laricio. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the needles.
Essential Facts
- Aroma Description:
- Common Name(s): Austrian Pine, Calabrian Black Pine, Corsican Black Pine, Corsican Pine, Crimean Pine, European Black Pine, Pinus Nigra Laricio
- Botanical Family: Pinaceae
- Chemical Family: Monoterpenes
- Perfumery Note: Middle
- Indigenous Country: Corsica
- Cultivation: Demeter
- Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
- Part Typically Used: Needles
- Shelf Life: 3 - 4 years
- Ethically and sustainably sourced
- Vegan
Essential Details
Benefits & Uses
Therapeutic Benefits of Black Pine Corsica:
Analgesic Anti-anxiety Anti-bacterial Anti-fungal Anti-inflammatory Anti-oxidant Anti-spasmodic Anti-viral Calming Immuno-stimulant Sedative
Blends
Black Pine Corsica Blends:
Cautions & Safety
Safety Precautions for Black Pine Corsica:
Black Pine Essential OIl contains a significant amount of alpha pinene. When working with people who suffer from asthma or challenged breathing, pinene rich essential oils need to be evaluated for tolerance.
Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities
Energetics and Chakras Qualites of Black Pine Corsica:
1st Chakra - Survival and Support 2nd Chakra - Relationships 5th Chakra - Speaking Truth Balancing Clarity Creation Energy Expansive Grounding Introspective Protective
Articles
Black Pine Corsica Articles or Publications:
- PubMed: Does prescribed burning affect leaf secondary metabolites in pine stands?
- PubMed: Response of a mature Pinus laricio plantation to a three-year restriction of water supply: structural and functional acclimation to drought.
- PubMed: Effects of dessication on post-planting stress in bare-root Corsican pine seedlings.