Pine needles

The benefits of pine needles

Pine needles contain large amounts of carotene and vitamin C. They also contain essential oils, phytoncides, tannins, resinous substances, starch, salts, macro and microelements. The beneficial acids in the composition deserve special attention. These include stearic, oxypalmitic, benzoic, oleic, and abietic.

Among the healing properties of pine needles:

• have a mild analgesic effect;
• disinfect, kill germs, and relieve inflammation;
• have hemostatic and blood-purifying properties;
• diuretic and choleretic effect;
• remove radionuclides;
• have vasodilating properties;
• soothe and support the nervous system;
• strengthen the body’s defenses;
• strengthen hair and improve skin condition;
• accelerate the healing of wounds.

Method of application

Decoction: To prepare a decoction of pine needles, you need 50 gr. of basic raw materials and half a liter of water. Add the chopped needles to the boiling liquid and boil for 10 minutes. Then remove from heat and leave for an hour. After the time is up, strain. Take half a glass a day.

Contraindications

pregnancy/lactation;
acute period of illness;
acute hepatitis;
dermatological diseases of an infectious nature (external administration);
personal intolerance;
kidney disease (renal failure, nephritis);
heart failure;
circulatory disorders.