When
you think of earthy green smells, pine is right up there with freshly
cut grass – but its worth goes far beyond mere scent. Pine needles from
evergreens of all sorts including white pine, cedar and arbor vitae
contain naturally occurring oils that are antiseptic, antifungal,
antiviral, and anti-carcinogenic according to renowned herbalist Susun
Weed. Infused pine oil is very easy to make and blows Vicks Vapor Rub
out of the water when used as a massage oil when you’re under the
weather.On a dry day, harvest enough pine needles to fill a glass jar in the size of your choosing (I use a 20-oz mason jar, because I go through infused pine oil fast!). When you get home, cut the needles into small pieces with scissors and place them into the jar, leaving a few inches of space at the top. Pour olive oil over the pine needles, all the way to the top of the jar, screw on the lid and let it steep for 4 weeks. Open the lid twice a day for the first two days and stir it gently with a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon to allow air bubbles to escape. Then, strain the oil through cheesecloth into smaller dark-colored bottles using a funnel.
Pine is often used as an invigorating massage oil and is especially valued as a chest rub for colds and bronchitis, and a breast massage oil for painful lumps and tumors. It’s also highly relaxing, wonderful for unwinding after a long day.
Source: http://eco-chick.com/2010/05/5841/pine- ... ty-health/
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