Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris ) is one of nature’s most enduring trees — a symbol of resilience across the forests of Europe and Asia. For centuries, people have turned to its needles, resin, and oil for their restorative properties. Today, modern research confirms what traditional healers long knew: Scots pine essential oil, steam-distilled from pine needles, displays potent antiseptic, antibacterial, antimutagenic, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. 

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