赤松精油最有名的功效在於陽性能量的補強，不論生理上或是心理上，都給予疲累無力的人強力充電，再次奮力一搏的能量。赤松精油用於身體上，主要被用來處理肺部的疾病感染，輔助治療支氣管炎、喉炎、流行性感冒，減輕呼吸不暢，清除堵塞的鼻涕和痰，被用來當作天然的清潔劑或除臭劑，殺死空氣中的細菌和微生物，消除異味，使氣味清新。此外它還有消炎止痛作用，可緩解支氣管炎、過敏性鼻炎、風濕性關節炎，能夠自然地減輕疼痛。
Pine essential oil comes from the Scots pine which grows to a height of 130 feet or more in the northern forests of Europe. It's one of the hardiest pine trees and can thrive in long, bitterly cold winters. The tree is called Scots pine because at one time it covered much of Scotland, where a few primeval strains of these impressive trees still remain today.
Used in an oil burner, a few drops in the bath or blended as a massage oil or cream, pine oil is known for relaxing and clearing the mind and body. It can be used for cuts, sores, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains and it can stimulate circulation.
Furthermore, it can help in cases of bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis, colds and flu. It eases breathlessness and sinusitis.
The therapeutic properties of pine oil include antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensive and insecticidal.
Always ensure you buy the correct pine oil, Pinus sylvestris is widely used in aromatherapy but other forms of pine, whose needles yield similar oils, include Pinus mugo, the mugo pine and Pinus palustris, the longleaf pine. The essential oil of mugo pine can be strongly irritating and the oil of the longleaf pine is the primary source for turpentine.
Aroma: woody and fresh, has a pine forest aroma. Note: do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding, can cause allergic reaction and irritate sensitive skin.