Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Laricio pine (lariccio)

4.8 - 13 reviews
Purifying and invigorating, Laricio Pine essential oil is renowned for making breathing easier. Purifying, Laricio Pine essential oil releases its fabulous coniferous scent when diffused into the air to purify the air. Fresh and woody, Laricio Pine essential oil can be used in deodorant preparations.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Suitable

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Food use

    Food use

    Not recommended

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Needles

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Escriva C. (2012) Les huiles essentielles corses. Editions Amyris Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois. Zahalka.JP (2008) Dictionnaire complet d’aromathérapie, Edition Dauphin Festy.D (2012) Ma bible des huiles essentielles, Edition Leduc

Properties

Laricio pine (lariccio) essential oil is traditionally used for: Bronchitis

Health

Beauty

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Properties

Laricio pine (lariccio) essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Sanitising and purifying

  • Respiratory decongestant

  • Anti-infectious and prostatic decongestant

  • Lymphatic decongestant

  • Rich in anti-inflammatory active ingredients

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Respiratory tract infections: colds, maxillary and frontal sinusitis, laryngitis, catarrhal bronchitis, etc.

  • Asthma

  • Venous insufficiency, heavy legs

  • Muscle pain

  • Rheumatism, gout, osteoarthritis, arthritis

In practice

Helps to soothe painful areas: Mix into your oil blend. Apply your blend locally, massaging lightly into the area concerned.

Muscle and joint health, light legs: Mix into your dispersible bath preparation. Pour your blend into the warm bath water. Breathe in and relax.

Purification, cleansing and clearing of the respiratory tract: By air diffusion.

Precautions

  • Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 6 years old, or individuals with a history of hormone-dependent conditions.

  • Do not use orally.

  • Always use diluted.

  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals when incorporated into a cosmetic formulation.

  • Avoid using old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test by applying your preparation to the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, refer to specific precautions.

Find out more

Laricio pine is a variety of black pine native to the Corsican mountains, growing naturally at altitudes of between 800 and 2,000 metres. Easily identified by its very straight grey trunk, it can grow up to 50 m high and live to be 400 years old.

As far back as antiquity, particularly among the Romans, this very dense wood was used for various constructions (ship masts, houses…) because of its great strength over long spans. It is still used today in joinery and cabinet-making, as well as for making paper pulp.

Thecharacteristic odour of the resin is reminiscent of castoreum, a highly fragrant oily secretion produced by the sex glands of the beaver, which has been used extensively in perfumery but was also used asincense in certain northern regions, notably Russia. When the resin of this tree is burnt, it evokes the smell of Russian incense.

Thanks to its composition, this essential oil is rich in purifying and sanitising active ingredients that help to clear the respiratory tract, making it perfect for purifying and pleasantly perfuming the atmosphere!

Optimal

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G

I have been experimenting with it for a week; it seems perfectly fine to me.

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Yvon

Good products. Perfect! I recommend

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Kristel

It feels like we're in a pine forest.

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A

Calm for a while but not for long

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A

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential oil

Nightmares (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingNerve pain and disorders

  • 1 drop of Roman chamomile essential oil
  • 1 drop of Lariccio pine essential oil
  • 1 drop of Sweet marjoram essential oil
  • 1 drop of Angelica essential oil

Use: Massage this blend into the inner wrists and solar plexus 1/2 hour before bedtime, for 2 to 3 weeks.

Aroma-Zone note: Angelica essential oil is photosensitising. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this preparation.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.