Aleppo pine

Origin

Mediterranean Basin; limestone hillsides, garrigue, coastal scrubland

The smell

Warm, resinous, slightly bitter cloud. Deeply woody with the bark transfer.

Key quality

Bark extract rich in polyphenols with antioxidant properties. Resin has documented antiseptic and medicinal qualities.

Historical use

Used across Roman and Greek medicine with resin applied to wounds, bark infusions for respiratory complaints. The dominant guardian tree of the Provençal garrigue and Roman landscapes; its resin was harvested across the ancient Mediterranean world.