Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris

Common Name:

English: Pine Needle
Also, known as: Pine needle leaf, Pine tree needles, Pine foliage, Pine tips, Poung pine shoots, or Pine needle tea herb. Depending on the species, the botanical name may vary, such as Pinus sylvestris for Scots Pine, Pinus strobus for Eastern White Pine, Pinus ponderosa for Ponderosa Pine, Pinus pinaster for Maritime Pine, or Pinus mugo for Mountain Pine.

Origin: Ukraine

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Needle

General Information:

Pine Needle, botanically known as Pinus sylvestris, comes from the Scots Pine tree, an evergreen conifer native to Europe and parts of Asia. The tree is known for its long, slender green needles and fresh, resinous forest aroma. Pine needles have been traditionally used in herbal preparations, especially for making herbal tea, infusions, steam blends, bath blends, and natural aromatic products.

Our Pine Needle Cut is carefully dried and cut to preserve its natural colour, fresh pine scent, and characteristic herbal quality. It has a pleasant, refreshing aroma with earthy, woody, and slightly resinous notes. Pine needle is commonly used by herbalists, tea blenders, soap makers, bath product makers, and natural wellness product manufacturers.

Pine Needle Cut can be used on its own or blended with other herbs such as peppermint, eucalyptus leaf, rosemary, lemon balm, elderflower, rosehip, ginger, or orange peel. It is also a popular ingredient in seasonal herbal blends, forest-inspired tea blends, botanical bath soaks, potpourri, sachets, and natural craft applications.

How to use:

Hot Infusion:

The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. Hot water is needed to draw out the antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, flavonoids, and volatile oils from the botanicals. Strain and squeeze out as much as liquid as possible and enjoy!

Tips:

You can sweeten your herbal tea with a bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder and or licorice root powder.
You can make ice cubes or pops by freezing tea in ice trays or pop molds.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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