Pinus Sylvestris Clears thinking The scent of pine essential oil uplifts energy at all levels.  It has been said that the pine scent clears the mind from old feelings of guilt. Pine essential oil acts antiseptic and cortisone like. It acivates the flow of body fluids, strengthens the nervous system and refreshes the body systems generally. Particularly the pine has an important role in the respiratory area. The pine has been used for many generations to ease tuberculosis, broncial- and sinus blockages. When used with diffuser, the pine scent needs time to awaken its aroma. The essential oil is surprisingly quiet and resinous. Therefore the first reaction to the pine aroma is  usually to inhale deeply.