Effects and functions of pine leaves

Everyone is familiar with pine trees, which are generally regarded as evergreen trees. There are many sayings that use pine trees to inspire people, such as "stand like a pine, sit like a bell." In fact, in addition to its ornamental value, pine trees also have certain medicinal value. Some cosmetics or skin care products contain pine needles. In fact, pine needles also have the effect of calming the nerves and promoting sleep. So apart from these, what other functions and effects do pine leaves have? Next, let’s follow the editor to learn about it.

1. The functions and indications of pine needles include dispelling wind and dampness, killing insects and relieving itching. It can treat rheumatism, bruises, insomnia, and prevent meningitis. Pine needles are bitter, warm in nature, and non-toxic. Pine needles not only have medicinal value for preventing and treating hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease, but also have health care effects. Pine needles are rich in amino acids, a variety of fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, more than 40 major elements and a variety of trace elements and crude fiber. They can be used to develop a variety of health foods, drinks, and alcoholic beverages that enhance immunity, promote hair growth, lower blood lipids, calm the nerves, and delay aging. They can also develop daily necessities such as skin care products, shampoos, bath products, and sleeping pillows.

2. The cooking and extraction process is pollution-free and free of chemical additives. The residue is also a treasure. It can be used as a feed additive, organic fertilizer, and can also be used to cultivate mushrooms, activating a series of industrial chains, revitalizing industries such as medicine, health care, breeding, chemical beverages, and giving play to the role of science and technology in driving industrial development.

3. Pine tree effect

1. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: 50 cents each of pine bark (remove the rough bark), Caragana root, Rubia cordifolia, and Trachelospermum officinale, and 1 liang of Tiger thorn. Decoction in water. (Commonly used herbal medicines among Zhejiang folks)

2. Treat excessive bleeding due to intestinal wind: grind the pine bark (scrape off the rough and loose parts first, and take the tender bark) into fine pieces, roast until half dry, then put it into a wok, fry it over low heat until it is dry, and grind it into fine powder. Take one qian of it each time, add one qian of Lacha tea, and drink with white soup before meals. (Songpi Powder from Yang's Family Prescriptions)

3. To treat chronic dysentery: cut one dou of red pine bark (without the bark) into powder, mix with one liter of porridge and drink it three times a day until the condition improves. (Qianjin Fang)

4. To treat wounds caused by injuries: Calcine the bark of ancient pine, grind it into powder and apply it on the wound to relieve pain. (Yongleiqianfang)

5. To treat children's head sores (also known as fetal wind sores): add a little fermented black beans to the bark of ancient pine, fry on a tile until it is preserved, grind into powder, add talcum powder and sesame oil to mix and apply on the head. (《Experienced Prescriptions》)

6. To treat skin itching, lacquer sores, and eczema: boil pine bark decoction for fumigation and washing. (Commonly used herbal medicines among Zhejiang folks)

7. To treat burns: burn old pine bark into charcoal, grind into very fine powder, and sieve. After debridement, if there is exudate or suppuration on the affected area, sprinkle powder directly; if there is no exudate, mix it with sesame oil to make a paste for external application. (Selected Works of the Exhibition: Surgery)