What does it help with
- Bronchitis, cough, inhalation
- Sinus inflammation
- Rheumatism (bathe)
- Antiseptic effects
Active compounds
Essential oils (pinene, limonene, borneol), flavonoids, resins.
Alpha-pinene and borneol have bronchodilatory and antiseptic effects when inhaled.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodFebruary – April (pupence), summer
Plant partsneedles
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
InhalationBathSyrupNeedle tea
Pro tip: Pine bath: 5 drops of essential oil in a warm bath.
Recipes
1 Inhalation with pine ▾
A handful of twigs into a bowl, pour boiling water over. Inhale under a towel.
2 Herbal syrup with honey ▾
Pour 500 ml water over 50 g dried herb and bring to a boil. Steep 15 minutes under a lid, then strain. Add 200–300 g of honey to the warm decoction and stir. Pour into clean bottles. Keep refrigerated for 3 weeks. Dose: 1 tablespoon 3–4× a day.
3 Medicinal bath ▾
Boil 100 g of the dried herb for 20 minutes in 2 litres of water. Strain and add the decoction to a warm bath. Bathe for 15–20 minutes. The herbs act through the skin — excellent for skin inflammation, rheumatism, or to relax the nervous system.
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