Pinyon Pine Essential Oil (Pinus edulis)

Overview

Pinyon Pine may also be referred to as Colorado pinyon, doubleleaf pinyon, New Mexico pinyon, nut pine, Rocky Mountain pinyon, two-needled pinyon, nut pine, two-needle pinyon, pino edule, Arizona pinion pine. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the needles and twigs.

Summary

Pinyon Pine Essential Oil, also known asPinion Pine Oil,andPiñon Pine Oil, is an especially fresh and aromatically pleasant pine oil.

The Pinyon Pine Tree is native to Mexico and the southwestern region of the United States.

Essential Facts

  • Aroma Description:

    Balsamic Coniferous Earthy Fresh Piney Rich Woody

  • Common Name(s): Colorado pinyon, doubleleaf pinyon, New Mexico pinyon, nut pine, Rocky Mountain pinyon, two-needled pinyon, nut pine, two-needle pinyon, pino edule, Arizona pinion pine
  • Synonyms(s) for Pinus edulis: Caryopitys edulis, Pinus cembroides subsp. edulis, Pinus cembroides var. edulis, Pinus monophylla var. edulis

  • Botanical Family: Pinaceae
  • Botanical Genus: Pinus
  • Chemical Family: Esters, Monoterpenes
  • Major Compounds: In reviewing the GC/MS reports of several reputable Pinyon Pine Oil suppliers, the oil contains approximately 80-90% monoterpenes, particularly a-pinine and b-pinene. It also contains approximately 3-10% sesquiterpenes.
  • Perfumery Note: Top/Middle
  • Consistency: Thin
  • Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
  • Color: Clear
  • Indigenous Country: United States : Arizona
  • Cultivation: Wild Harvested
  • Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
  • Part Typically Used: Needles and Twigs
  • Shelf Life: 4 years
  • Ethically and sustainably sourced Ethically and sustainably sourced
  • Wild Harvested Wild Harvested
  • Vegan Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Pinyon Pine:

Safety data specifically for Pinyon Pine Oil isn't available within the second edition of Essential Oil Safety. Since the oil possesses a significant percentage of monoterpenes, however, it would be advisable to follow Tisserand and Young's advice in avoiding the oil for topical use if it has oxidized.. Reading Tisserand and Young's profiles for the pine oils that they do profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014).]

Safety Precautions for Pinyon Pine:

Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities

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