The Maritime or Sea Pine (Pinus pinaster) is a pine native to the western Mediterranean region.
The range extends from Portugal and Spain, north to southern and western France, east to western Italy, and south to northern Morocco, with small outlying populations in Algeria and Malta (possibly introduced by man). It generally occurs at low to moderate altitudes, mostly from sea level to 600m, but up to 2000m in the south of it's range in Morocco.
It is a medium-size tree, reaching 20-35 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 m, exceptionally 1.8 m.
The bark is orange-red, thick and deeply fissured at the base of the trunk, somewhat thinner in the upper crown.
The leaves ('needles') are in pairs, very stout (2 mm broad), 12-22 cm long, and bluish-green to distinctly yellowish-green.
The cones are conic, 10-20 cm long and 4-6 cm broad at the base when closed, green at first, ripening glossy red-brown when 24 months old. They open slowly over the next few years, or after being heated by a forest fire, to release the seeds, opening to 8-12 cm broad.
The seeds are 8-10 mm long, with a 20-25 mm wing, and are wind-dispersed.
Maritime Pine is closely related to Turkish Pine, Canary Island Pine and Aleppo Pine, which all share many features with it. It is a relatively non-variable species, with constant morphology over the entire range.
This is wild Sea Pine Essential Oil extracted from the Pine needles and originates from France. It has been blended @5% in Jojoba and can be used straight on the skin.
Pine oil has invigorating properties and is found by many to be a stimulant. It is often combined with Eucalyptus for inhalations during the winter when there are a lot of cold germs around. It is also a useful oil to include in a sports blend for massage
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Always dilute to 5% or less before using on the skin.
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Essential oils are flammable, keep away from plastics and polished surfaces
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