Turpentine Essential Oil Uses & Benefits

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Uses & Benefits
Benefits Of Turpentine Essential Oil
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Over the years Turpentine Essential Oil has become well-known for its ability to ease pain that may come in the form of muscular aches, arthritic discomfort and sprains. Overtime, the benefits of Turpentine Oil have also been recognised to assist with repelling insects, decreasing stress and relieving regular cold and flu-like symptoms.

Interestingly, this incredibly potent essential oil is derived from the resin of specific pine trees and is also a common ingredient in various decongestant chest rubs and lotions.

Steam distilled from the pine resin of the Pinus pinaster botanical species, Turpentine Essential Oil carries a characteristically camphoraceous, intense, spicy-dry and earthy essence.

Benefits of Turpentine Essential Oil for Medicinal Use

• Turpentine Essential Oil acts as a natural pain reliever and because of this, many have found it to be an effective remedy for discomforts relating to arthritis, sprains, joint aches and muscle fatigue.
• When diffused and inhaled, it has also been seen to enhance breathing as it works to reduce congestion in the respiratory tract.

Benefits of Turpentine Essential Oil in Aromatherapy

• In aromatherapy, the benefits of Turpentine Essential Oil are known to relieve stress.
• The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties within this oil further work to calm the central nervous system and body.
• For this reason, it is added to warm baths to promote relaxation and tranquillity.
• It is also known to be an effective insect repellent and for this reason, it is a common ingredient in many natural insect repellent formulations.

Benefits of Turpentine Essential Oil for Cleaning

• Turpentine Essential Oil has been seen to be an effective natural cleaning agent.
• It is also known to have powerful antiseptic properties and for this reason, it is commonly used in natural cleaning formulations such as surface sprays and bathroom cleaners.

Diffusing: Add a few drops of Turpentine Essential Oil to an aromatherapy diffuser or electric vaporizer and inhale the aroma. This may be particularly beneficial to anyone wanting to relieve cold and flu-like symptoms.
Inhaling: For those who do not own a diffuser or vaporizer, you can inhale directly from the bottle, just be sure to keep the bottle at a distance because when undiluted Turpentine Oil meets the skin it can cause irritation.
Warm Bath: You can add a few drops to a warm bath; this may be beneficial to anyone experiencing pain.
Cleansing Shower: You can also add a drop to each corner of your shower, the aroma will rise with the steam to decongest the nasal passages and lungs.

Massage: To treat various forms of pain add a drop of Turpentine Essential Oil to a carrier oil or base massage oil. Just be sure to not add too much Turpentine Oil, it is an incredibly strong essential oil and can cause harm when used incorrectly.
Insect Repellent: Turpentine Essential Oil can also be used in any natural insect repellent formulations.

Surface Cleaners: To create an all-natural surface cleaner simply add ½ Cup White Vinegar and 10 drops of Turpentine Essential Oil in a bottle, shake well before use!
Cleaning Paste: In a bottle combine the following: 1 Cup Baking Soda, ¼ Cup Natural Dish Liquid, 1 Tbsp White Vinegar and 10 – 15 drops of Turpentine Essential Oil. Using a microfiber cloth, this formulation can be used to clean sinks, toilets and showers. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing well.
Floor Cleaner: You can also add a few drops to your floor detergent to enhance existing benefits.

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Whilst essential oils are natural products, they are extremely potent and can cause serious harm if used incorrectly. For this reason, we recommend the following:

• In line with the Therapeutic Goods Act, we do not recommend ingesting essential oils without the guidance of a registered Aromatherapist or Naturopath.
• Avoid using Turpentine Essential Oil during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.
• We recommend storing your Essential Oils in a cool, dry place at room temperature, ensuring that they are not directly exposed to sunlight and are out of reach of children or pets.
• Turpentine Essential Oil is very concentrated and is likely to cause irritation or reactions if applied directly to the skin. For this reason, it is important to first dilute your essential oils before using topically (on the skin).

Tanu, B & Harpreet, K, 2016, ‘Benefits of essential oils’, Journal Of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 143 – 149

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness.