The pine tree is a popular symbol of the new year around the globe. It signifies renewal, power, and longevity. Many cultures believed that it made one youthful and it helped to ward off illness and disease. I can certainly see the association when I see the tall, strong, evergreen pines among the winter landscape when all it’s comrades look like puny shadows of their former glory. When the days are dark and the going is tough, pine trees stand out majestically…as if to say “Nothing keeps me down!”
Turns out that the the qualities of pine go far beyond looks however and those ancient cultures were quite wise. Pine is antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiviral, and stimulant. Booyah!
To celebrate the renewing power of a new year why not try a pine bath? They are spectacular all winter long but in the first few weeks of the new year they seem particularly fitting. Renew your personal goals, renew your health, and stimulate your senses to achieve everything you desire. Pine revitalizes the mind and the body and its protective qualities help keep you well when everyone around you is getting sick.
How to Use Pine in the Bath:
Tie some pine branch tips together with hemp cord or muslin. Put it in your bath water while it heats or tie it underneath the spout while the tub is filling. Add 4-6 drops of pine essential oil to a 1/2 cup of epsom salts, pour into the bath water (this helps dilute the oil). Light a pine scented beeswax candle or diffuse some pine oil in your diffuser. Diffuse alone or with some complimentary oils such as lavender, lemon, clary sage, or grapefruit.
Divine! Here is to a great new year!
That sounds just lovely!! I’ve always loved the scent of pine. Maybe there were some good reasons for that!
I had a difficult time letting go of my Christmas tree because I adore the smell of the pine. I’d love to bring that back into my home.
I didn’t know pine was an anti inflammatory. I may have to look into that.
Mmmmm….sounds so good! I’ve been craving a bath!
I’m so intrigued by this! I’ve been using essential oils and natural remedies, etc for a long time, but I’ve never heard of a pine bath. Thanks so much for teaching me something new!
Wow this is EXACTLY what I need right now! It’s also an anti rheumatic so brilliant for those achy pains that really kick in the cold weather. Funnily enough I’ve never used it in the bath-what have I been waiting for!! And I’m in the middle of a major renewal so this is going to be so good. Thanks so much for posting!
Hey, I have a pine tree outside my door. Now I know what to do with it!
I had never heard of the powers of pine oil! Sounds very interesting and refreshing. , especially the anti-inflammatory!
I wonder if you can use pine needles that have fallen? I love the smell of pine!
I had no idea pine was so powerful. I can’t wait to give this a try Tiffany. Thanks!
I am just now getting into the essential oils but I have never heard of this. Sounds really nice and relaxing!