[[File:Pinus mugo.jpg|thumb|Alt=Pinus mugo pumilio|300px|left|Pinus mugo pumilio]]
Other Names : mountain pine, dwarf mountain pine, scrub mountain pine, Swiss mountain pine, mugo pine, creeping pine<br> is a species of conifer, native to high elevation habitats from southwestern to Central Europe. Pinus mugo is native to the Pyrenees, Alps, Erzgebirge, Carpathians, northern Apennines, and higher Balkan Peninsula mountains.
==Special Precautions and side effects of Dwarf Pine==
* Women suffering from menopausal hot flashes and night sweats can benefit from the use of dwarf pine oil since it can reduce profuse sweating.
* Can relieve rheumatism, neuralgia, anxiety, digestive problems, allergies, sciatica, gout, muscle pain, and arthritis.
Dwarf pine oil also * stimulates circulation.* a good addition to muscle rubs and massage oils, but may cause irritation if used on sensitive skin. Always test any new lotion or massage blend on a small area of skin before using on large areas of the body.
* Can restore health after a prolonged illness.
* Used in pharmaceutical preparations such as analgesic ointments, nasal decongestants, and cough and cold medicines.
* as an insect repellant. To protect your wool sweaters from moths and other insects, pour 10 drops of dwarf pine oil onto small pieces of untreated wood. Place the pieces of wood in your closets or drawers.
* as an air freshener. Eliminate the awful smell of cigarettes and stale air by adding four drops of dwarf pine oil to one cup of water. Pour the mixture in a spray bottle, shake it well, and spray it to instantly freshen up your room. Avoid spraying it on furniture.
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