01/16/2026
Wherever there are forests, there are pine trees. This readily available medicine seems largely underutilized in modern herbal practice. Yet it lends itself to be an equal substitute for many herbs we rely on which come from a far. From respiratory and topical infections to UTIs, Pine renders itself to be one of the most important herbs to know. If you can't find myrrh, you can substitute with pine pitch. If you can't get juniper berries, you can use pine bark. If you are stuck without your favorite adaptogen try pine pollen. When you're out of thyme, use pine needles. When the global supply chain backs up and you find yourself needing an alternative to your favorite remedies there's probably a pine tree close at hand.
Pine increases circulation to the lungs, clears respiratory congestion, and acts as an alterative to clean up mucky infectious conditions. It's an amazing yet seemingly forgotten resource that once held the highest of historical importance. Pine is refreshing to mental states and can shift emotional distress. Pine is warming and relaxing which encourages us to see the big picture when in a state of tunnel vision, negative thought patterns, hopelessness, or narrowmindedness. In the Bach flower remedies, pine is useful for feelings of despondency and despair in those who seem overly quick to perceive fault in their efforts, and never seem content in their own achievements. Physical responses to grief and sadness settle in the lungs resulting in shortened breath. We find that pine, as a tea, can ease feelings of grief by once again expanding the breath.
🌲Download the free PDF for step by step instructions to make a variety of Pine medicines.
This free PDF contains recipes using various part of Pine Trees. Includes: Pine Needle Tea Pine Needle Oxymel Pine Syrup Pine Needle Vinegar
