Terebinth Essence
Description
TEREBINTH / Turpentine (Pinus palustris)
Family: Pinaceae.
Source: Oleoresin, from the longleaf pine. .
Fragrance: Warm, balsamic, familiar odor.
General description and habitat: Primarily produced in the USA where the longleaf pine is used. In Europe and Scandinavia “Gum turpentine” is derived from the Scots pine.
Principal constituents: Alphapinene, betapinene, carene.
Larch turpentine (Terebinthina laricina) has approval status by the German Commission E for rheumatic and neuralgic discomforts, catarrh and furuncles.
References:
Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
History
History and folk use:
Known to the ancient Greeks and Chinese for numerous applications, including infections, digestive complaints, pain and skin disorders.
Properties & Uses
General properties:.
Analgesic, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balsamic, diuretic, cicatrizant, counter-irritant, expectorant, hemostatic, parasticide, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge.
Uses:
| Ache, | Bleeding, |
| Bloating (Flatulence) | Endometriosis, |
| Epilepsy, | Hemophilia, |
| Leukorrhea, | Parasitism, |
| Sciatica, | Ulcerative colitis, |
| Urethritis, | Worms. |
Purified turpentine oil (Terebinthinae aetheroleum rectificatum) is approved by the German Commisssion E.
Contraindications
Sensitivity in some people.
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