Pine

Still recovering from the energy loss arising from unaccustomed creativity, following my piddle-take of The Weakest Link, and the serial ridicule of some of my fellow-Ciaoers, I revert to known territory. A safe house, as it were. To wit, trees. Or more specifically, pine. Or even more specifically, Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris). I do understand, really, if non-tree-lovers are bored already. All I ask of you is a sympathy vote. If you scroll to the bottom now, you will find the sympathy-vote rating on the left hand side. For those brave enough or interested enough to continue, or simply too ... more

PINE OIL. I am sure that at some point all of you have bought a bottle of pine disinfectant, but did you know of the other uses of pine oil. Its super to maximise how clean your home is and to help prevent infections. Plus it smells great, with that woody aroma that is so often associated with cleanliness. It has long been used in Scandinavia in saunas, and burning the needles to clean and deodorise a room. Add to an oil burner with lavender and lemon and it will promote feelings of strength and energy. Pines qualities are: · Antiseptic · Deodoriser · An antidote to, viral infections, catarrh ... more