Originally from Eurasia, a term that refers to the Asian and European continents, Pinus sylvestris, popularly known as Scots pine is a fast-growing plant of the pine family that can reach an incredible 30 meters in height in its adulthood.

Its wood is widely used in temperate and tropical regions, as the tree needs a lot of direct sunlight for it to develop.

Normally, it is used as a raw material for the production of pulp, which is used to make paper. Its resin is widely used in the production of rosin (a material used to make glue, paint and adhesives; and turpentine (used to make perfumes and pine oil).

The fruits of the tree, called pine nuts, also have several uses. They can be used to give rise to new trees, for food and for alternative medicine, which is usually done through the use of their tea. Check out the benefits of pine nuts and learn how to make a drink that is beneficial to health:

Benefits and properties

Rich in vitamins A, B, C, E and K; minerals (manganese, iron, copper, magnesium and calcium); essential oils; alkaloids and flavonoids; pine nuts can be a great ally to treat and prevent various diseases.

  • Respiratory tract diseases (flu, coughs, colds, asthma, etc.);
  • Inflammations;
  • Allergies;
  • Fever;
  • Heart diseases;
  • Arthritis;
  • Viral and bacterial diseases;
  • Obesity;
  • Cancer.

In addition, it has analgesic and calming properties, which makes its tea a great choice for very stressful days. A little away from its medicinal properties, pine nuts can be of great aesthetic benefit as it tones the hair and skin and helps fight acne.

pinion tea

Ingredients

  • 9 tablespoons of chopped pine nuts;
  • 700 ml of water;
  • Sugar, sweetener or honey to taste (optional).

preparation and use

To prepare pine nuts there is no mystery, just use the traditional decoction method. Bring the water to the heat and when it comes to a boil, add the leaves and leave it there for approximately 10 minutes.

After that, just strain and store to drink three cups a day. If you prefer to prepare the tea at the time of drinking, use three tablespoons of the leaves and 200 ml of water.

Attention : There are some types of pine that have toxic and poisonous leaves for the human body, so be very careful if you decide to pick up the leaves or pine in the wild. This tea is not suitable for pregnant women, children and the elderly because it can cause hypertension.