Botanical Index No. 633

Longleaf Pine

pinus palustris

Medicinal Actions

Antiseptic, Colic

Primary Conditions Treated

Hemostat Rubefacient Bleeding Boil Bronchosis Cold Cough Diarrhea Fever Infection Muscle Stiffness Neuralgia Odontorrhagia Pharyngosis Rheumatism Ringworm Sore Stomatosis Tumor Ulcer

General Dosage

Commission E suggests several drops turpentine in hot water for inhalation therapy. Otherwise for topical application only.

Safety & Contraindications

Commission E reports contraindications for EO: whooping cough; adverse effects: local irritation, exacerbation of bron-spasms. Though approving pure turpentine for “Chronic disease of the bronchii with heavy secretion”, Commission E contraindicates for acute inflam-mation of the respiratory tract. Inhaled turpentine may reduce bronchial secretion. Even topical application to too much surface area may damage the CNS and kidneys. Turpentine is a counterirritant and rubefacient. Though also taken internally, turpentine might best be relegated to topical uses, if any.