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Pinus pinaster
4-10€ / 10ml
Turpentine is the essence distilled from the resin of various pines, mainly maritime pine. It is one of humanity's oldest remedies -- the Greeks and Romans used it to disinfect wounds and as a chest rub. In France, turpentine was a pillar of the Landes economy until the mid-20th century. The 'gemmeurs' (resin tappers) collected pine resin in earthenware pots. Not to be confused with industrial turpentine (chemical solvent).
Therapeutic turpentine is 70-90% alpha-pinene, a powerful respiratory antiseptic monoterpene. It is more concentrated than most conifer essential oils. Its action on the respiratory tract is fast and powerful. However, it is also irritating and nephrotoxic at high doses.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Respiratory antiseptic
Confirmed traditional use
Counter-irritant
Traditional use
Expectorant
Traditional use
Analgesic
Traditional use
Therapeutic turpentine is used mainly in inhalation for respiratory infections and in diluted massage for muscle pain. Always use aromatherapy-quality turpentine, not hardware store turpentine. Dilute to 5% max. Not recommended for children under 12, pregnant women, or people with kidney problems.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec terebenthine (pin maritime) pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
Yes, turpentine essential oil is obtained by distilling pine resin (mostly Pinus pinaster). Very rich in alpha-pinene (70-90%). Not to be confused with commercial turpentine (paint solvent) which may contain chemical additives.
Traditionally used for respiratory conditions and muscle pain. Alpha-pinene is a good expectorant. In chest rub at 5-10% or inhalation. Also used in Scandinavian tradition for winter ailments.
It can be irritating to the skin and mucous membranes (high alpha-pinene). Always dilute well. Contraindicated in asthmatics. Use only pharmaceutical-grade turpentine essential oil, never industrial turpentine.
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