Pinus Sylvestris
Pine Tops / Pinus Sylvestris / White Pine Tops / Pine Tops Tea / %100 Organic Herbal Tea / Turiones Pericarpium / Pine Needle Tea
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Pinus Sylvestris
Other Names: Dwarf-Pine, Huile dAiguilles de Pin, Huile Essentielle de Pin, Huiles de Pin, Monterey Pine, Pin, Scotch pine, European redwood, Scots fir, Forest pine, Norway pine
Pinus sylvestris, the Scots pine (UK), Scotch pine (US) or Baltic pine, is a species of tree in the pine family Pinaceae that is native to Eurasia. It can readily be identified by its combination of fairly short, blue-green leaves and orange-red bark. Trees or shrubs, aromatic, evergreen; crown usually conic when young, often rounded or flat-topped with age. Bark of older stems variously furrowed and plated, plates and/or ridges layered or scaly. Pinus sylvestris is an important tree in forestry. The wood is used for pulp and sawn timber products. A seedling stand can be created by planting, sowing, or natural regeneration.
Using: Brew 1 tablespoon of the herb in 600 ml of water for 5-10 minutes. Strain.
Traditional Use
Young pine shoots are gathered in spring and have been a cherished winter remedy in Balkan and Eastern European homes for generations. They are traditionally used:
- As a warming tea or syrup in the cold season, to support clear, comfortable breathing and soothe the throat
- Drunk hot to encourage gentle sweating when you feel run-down
- To support the body's natural defenses
- To support a good mood and mental clarity
- To support comfortable joints
- In homemade pine syrup with honey or sugar
Harvest & Character
Dried young pine buds and shoots with a fresh, resinous, forest aroma. Traditionally 100 g are simmered in 2.5 litres of water until 0.5 litre remains, then sweetened.
Please note: Not for pregnancy or for people with kidney problems.
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