DWARF MOUNTAIN PINE BALM
Dwarf Pine (Pinus mughus) is a medicinal plant. It's mountain variety is found in the Alps and the Carpathian mountains at the altitude of 1,500 to 1,800 meters above sea level. It is a shrub with battered branches that is well linked with the surrounding mountain scenery. It creates brushwood in the mountains, prevents soil erosion, and stops snowy and rocky avalanches. Needles, cones, bark and wood all have an intensive scent of resin. In folk medicine, decoctions, infusions and extracts from the needles are used. Decoction is used as a tonic for coughs. Alcohol extract is used in chronic bronchitis, kidney, liver, gall bladder and heart diseases. Infusion is used for refreshing baths.

In the region of Tyrolese Alps, needles and small twigs have been used for a long time as a raw material for essential oil. The oil (Balsam Hungaricum), produced in the 17th and 18th century in apothecaries and households, was used as panacea, medicine for all ailments. Nowadays, Dwarf Pine Oil (Mungo Pine Oil, Pumilio Pine Oil) is manufactured in Austria, Italy, and Yugoslavia by the method of distillation of raw material (young twigs that are 2.0 centimeters thick are distilled superheated steam).

Dwarf Mountain Pine Oil is a colorless or pale yellow liquid with a balsamic, delicate, and pleasant refreshing scent. Its chemical analysis identifies about 60 ingredients, such as, pinned, carene, limonene, micrene, terpilonene, and felandrene. Dwarf Mountain Pine Oil has medicinal, analgesic and antimicrobial properties. It is used for inhalations in infections of air passages, colds, coughs, and for rubs in muscle pains, rheumatism and for massage.

Natural Dwarf Mountain Pine Balm just contains dwarf mountain pine oil, including menthol and chlorophyll. It relieves tired leg muscles and painful feet. It has gained considerable recognition by people standing up all day or by those constantly on the run.

It effectively reduces swellings, pleasantly refreshes and cools the skin. Thanks to the application of this special complex, it perfectly moistens the skin, maintaining moisture and appropriate lipid protection. Regular usage of the balm gives comfort in the form of appropriate moistening and distinct smoothness of the skin. Massage excellently facilitates the quick absorption of active ingredients in the balm. Rubbing or massage with the Dwarf Mountain Balm causes a number of desired physiological reactions in the human body, during and after the procedure. Capillaries in the skin widen, which temporarily decreases arterial blood pressure and brings advantages in the form of relaxation. Widening of blood vessels causes increased blood flow, which accelerates metabolism. Massage considerably activates the activity of the lymphatic system, which favorably accelerates the removal of useless metabolic products to the blood flow, which then is expelled through excretion.

As a result of the stimulating action on the skin and subcutaneous tissue, nerve receptors are improved by the better transmission of impulses. It additionally activates relaxing processes of the body and facilitates muscle relaxation. Studies conducted at the University of Miami showed that as a result of massages, natural analgesic substances, endorphins are secreted. They also concluded that massage decreases levels of stress hormones — cortisol and noradrenaline in the human body. Recommended massage should show positive effects in cases of any over excitability, migraine, and difficulties in breathing. It improves concentration and softens tension caused by pain.

Usability tests conducted under special supervision at the Department of Dermatological, Applique and Chemical Studies in Warsaw showed that the preparation is absolutely safe to use because no positive reactions and no irritating or allergic properties were found. All participants univocally stated that it did not cause itching, redness, or a feeling of skin constriction. In the opinion of dermatologists, Dwarf Mountain Pine Balm may be used for all skin types.

Described qualities of this product won the hearts of its users in many countries of Europe.

Note: Use Dwarf Mountain Pine Balm with base oil for sports, relaxation or therapeutic massage.