Pine, Dwarf (organic)

Dwarf pine is often taken for a smaller Scots pine. It is a distinct species. Pinus mugo is the creeping mountain pine of the Alps and Carpathians, and its needle oil carries a sweeter, softer balsamic character with a pronounced delta-3-carene content.

01 · Origin

A low, multi-stemmed pine growing above the tree line in the mountains of central and southern Europe. This oil is distilled in Italy from the needles and twigs of wild-crafted plants, certified organic under DE-ÖKO-007.

02 · Chemistry

Alpha- and beta-pinene lead. Delta-3-carene and beta-phellandrene follow, with myrcene and limonene. The oil is almost entirely monoterpene, which gives it lift and makes it prone to oxidation once opened. Comparative work alongside Pine, Scots/Sylvester (No. 1475) shows the difference between lowland and alpine pines.

03 · In Practice

Fresh, sweet and resinous, with a soft balsamic tail. A top note. Diffusion, bath preparations, massage blends and room fragrance. Store cool and tightly closed. Blends with juniper, lavender, rosemary, cedarwood, eucalyptus, fir and lemon.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.