Scots Pine

You might associate the fragrance of pine with the holidays and pleasant family memories. The uplifting scent of pine can certainly conjure up nostalgia for our childhood and evoke a sensation of relaxation. While this evergreen scent may be pleasant and joyful, it also has beneficial properties and can be used to remedy a variety of health problems. The resin from Scots pine is an antiseptic, antirheumatic, diuretic, and expectorant. This makes it excellent for treating respiratory symptoms and it can be used in vaporizers or topically. It also helps treat minor wounds when applied topically, since it forms an antibacterial barrier to protect against infection while the wound heals. The essential oil of this hardy evergreen is also often used in aromatherapy or topically, to relax muscles, reduce stress, and detoxify the body.