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Pinyon Pine
Pinus edulis Engelm.
Chemotype: alpha-pinene / delta-3-carene / beta-phellandrene type
- PLANT PART
- needles and twigs
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- top-mid
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What’s inside this oil?
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 45 / 100
- Note layer
- top-mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 3.32%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic furocoumarin restriction was identified in the reviewed public pinyon pine sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateOxidized oil is more likely to sensitize the skin; store tightly closed, cold, and away from light.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This record is anchored to a directly readable 2020 Phytologia paper on steam-distilled Pinus edulis material from Utah plus a current Eden Botanicals product page for the commercial aromatherapy identity. The product page identifies this oil as a needle-and-twig distillation, while the quantitative profile below is calculated from the published needle-oil percentages reported for three Utah trees in the Phytologia study.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-Pinene | 56.87% | 52.3–62.3% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of trunk, limbs, needles, and seed cones of Pinus edulis (Pinaceae) from Utah https://www.phytologia.org/uploads/2/3/4/2/23422706/102_3_200-207tylerwilsonpinuseduliswoodleafandconeoils9-15-20.pdf (p.202, needle alpha-pinene 56.0%, 62.3%, 52.3%) |
| delta-3-Carene | 5.13% | 2.7–7.3% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of trunk, limbs, needles, and seed cones of Pinus edulis (Pinaceae) from Utah https://www.phytologia.org/uploads/2/3/4/2/23422706/102_3_200-207tylerwilsonpinuseduliswoodleafandconeoils9-15-20.pdf (p.202, needle delta-3-carene 7.3%, 5.4%, 2.7%) |
| beta-Phellandrene | 3.87% | 2–6.7% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of trunk, limbs, needles, and seed cones of Pinus edulis (Pinaceae) from Utah https://www.phytologia.org/uploads/2/3/4/2/23422706/102_3_200-207tylerwilsonpinuseduliswoodleafandconeoils9-15-20.pdf (p.202, needle beta-phellandrene 6.7%, 2.9%, 2.0%) |
| beta-Pinene | 3.8% | 1.7–7.1% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of trunk, limbs, needles, and seed cones of Pinus edulis (Pinaceae) from Utah https://www.phytologia.org/uploads/2/3/4/2/23422706/102_3_200-207tylerwilsonpinuseduliswoodleafandconeoils9-15-20.pdf (p.202, needle beta-pinene 2.6%, 1.7%, 7.1%) |
| Bornyl acetate | 2.8% | 0.8–4.5% | monoterpene ester | View sourceEssential oils of trunk, limbs, needles, and seed cones of Pinus edulis (Pinaceae) from Utah https://www.phytologia.org/uploads/2/3/4/2/23422706/102_3_200-207tylerwilsonpinuseduliswoodleafandconeoils9-15-20.pdf (p.202, needle bornyl acetate 0.8%, 3.1%, 4.5%) |
| Ethyl octanoate | 2.03% | 1.7–2.7% | aliphatic ester | View sourceEssential oils of trunk, limbs, needles, and seed cones of Pinus edulis (Pinaceae) from Utah https://www.phytologia.org/uploads/2/3/4/2/23422706/102_3_200-207tylerwilsonpinuseduliswoodleafandconeoils9-15-20.pdf (p.202, needle ethyl octanoate 1.7%, 1.7%, 2.7%) |
| Myrcene | 2.03% | 1.2–3.1% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of trunk, limbs, needles, and seed cones of Pinus edulis (Pinaceae) from Utah https://www.phytologia.org/uploads/2/3/4/2/23422706/102_3_200-207tylerwilsonpinuseduliswoodleafandconeoils9-15-20.pdf (p.202, needle myrcene 3.1%, 1.2%, 1.8%) |
Profile source: Pine, Pinyon - Wild EO; Essential oils of trunk, limbs, needles, and seed cones of Pinus edulis (Pinaceae) from Utah · https://www.edenbotanicals.com/pine-pinyon-wild.html ; https://www.phytologia.org/uploads/2/3/4/2/23422706/102_3_200-207tylerwilsonpinuseduliswoodleafandconeoils9-15-20.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for a fresh, invigorating, forest-like aroma
- reported to support respiratory comfort in steam or diffuser use
- traditionally associated with easing occasional physical fatigue
- used in massage blends for muscle comfort after activity
- used in perfumery and smudge-style blends for a warm, resinous Southwestern pine note
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 1 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- No public source reviewed in this pass published direct volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for pinyon pine essential oil.