Note: Middle

Temperature: Cooling

Meridians: Lung, Kidneys

Traditional Actions/Indications:

• Expels Damp-Hot Bi, clears Wind and Heat
  Bi Syndrome with hot swollen joints
  Spasms of the muscles, nervous system and intestines
  Palpitations
• Opens the Orifices, transforms Phlegm and stops coughing
  Colds and flu with coughing, excess thick mucus and nasal obstruction
  Cluttered thoughts
• Tonifies the Lungs and Kidneys, and descends Lung Qi
  Fatigue or wheezing due to the Kidneys failing to grasp the Lung Qi
  Mental exhaustion and fatigue, especially where grief has caused a loss of Will

Cautions: Should be used sparingly in treatments for the skin. Avoid using in massage for people with sensitive or allergy prone skin.

Notes:

The scent of pines and firs have been implied to be behind the antidepressant and anxiolytic effect of "forest bathing" and the healing effects of being in nature (Kim & Song, 2022).

The main practical difference between pine and fir is that pine is a warming oil while fir is cooling.

These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently.