• Materia Medica: Pine

    Just in time for cold and flu season, comes a delightful herb from your backyard chock full of Vitamin C, an important nutrient for our immune health. Learn more about this coniferous ally, the Pine Tree, in today’s video! There are over 60 species of Pine growing in North America, and the needles of all can be used medicinally. In Florida, some of my favorite pine to work with are Longleaf Pine – Pinus palustris – and Loblolly Pine – Pinus taeda. Method of Preparation: Needles & Sheathes: Infusion, Vinegar Sap: Salves, Poultices, Liniments & Topical Preparations Herbalist Susun Weed recommends a delicious vinegar tincture to extract and preserve the…

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