Botanical name ~ Pinus sylvestris. Caution ~ *Possible skin irritant in high concentration.Aroma ~ Fresh, forest -like aroma. Extraction ~ Obtained from steam distillation. Part of plant ~ the needles.Origin ~ FranceUses ~ A powerful disinfectant and helpful in particular for problems affecting the respiratory system. Cleansing and reviving, this is a lovely balsamic essential oil. Organic Certificate ~ This Essential Oil is certified Organic by the Soil Association which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association"s standards exceed the UK government"s minimum requirements for organic products in many areas but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.