Turpentine
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Botanical Name |
Pinus palustris (and other Pinus species) |
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Family |
Pinaceae |
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Other Names |
Gum turpentine, gum thus, spirit of turpentine, Terebinth, therebentine, turpentine balsam, |
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Native to |
Worldwide |
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Parts Used |
Oil |
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Actions |
Analgesic, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balsamic, diuretic, cicatrisant, counter-irritant, expectorant, haemostatic, parasiticide, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation |
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Constituents |
Monoterpene hydrocarbons: alphapinene (50%), betapinene (25-30%), careen (20-60%)(American oils) Up to 95% alphapinene (European oils) Beta-phellandrene, camphene, dipentenem terpinolene, beta myrcene |
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Skin |
Boils, cuts, fleas, insect repellent, lice, ringworm, scabies, wounds |
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Circulatory, muscle joint |
Arthritis, gout, rheumatism, sciatica |
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Respiratory |
Bronchitis, catarrh, whooping cough |
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Genito-urinary |
Cystitis, leucorrhoea, urethritis |
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Immune |
Colds |
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Nervous system |
Neuralgia |
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Other Notes |
Used by Galen and Hippocrates |
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Caution |
Professional use only Use in moderation |