The efficacy and function of pine flowers

As the pressure of modern life increases, more and more health care methods are emerging, but the most popular ones are still traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine that have been tested for thousands of years. For example, pine flowers, what are the effects and functions of pine flowers? Let me introduce it to you today.

[Other names] Pine yellow, pine powder, pine pollen

[Source] Medicinal material source: Pollen of Pinus massoniana, Pinus tabulaeformis, Pinus densiflora and Pinus thunbergii of the Pinaceae family.

[Original form] 1. A tall tree, up to 45m tall, with a chest circumference of 1.5m. The bark is reddish brown, gray-brown at the bottom, and cracked into irregular long blocks. The twigs are often whorled, light yellowish brown, without white powder, and hairless; the winter buds are ovate-cylindrical, brown, with pointed tips, and the edges of the bud scales are filamentous, with pointed tips or long pointed heads. The leaves are needle-shaped, with 2 needles in a bundle, rarely 3 needles in a bundle, 12-30cm long, slender and soft, with fine serrations on the leaf margin, and about 4-8 resin ducts on the edge of the back, or 2 on the edge of the ventral side; the leaf sheath is brown at first, then gradually turns gray-black and persists. The male cones are light reddish brown, cylindrical, drooping, 1-1.5 cm long, clustered in the axils of the lower part of new branches, and spike-shaped; the female cones are solitary or 2-4 clusters are grown at the top of new branches, and are light purple-red. The cones are ovate or conical-ovate, 4-7cm long, 2.5-4m in diameter, with short stalks, drooping, and millet brown when ripe; the middle seed scales are nearly oblong-obovate, about 3cm long; the scale shields are rhombic, slightly raised or flat, the scale navels are slightly concave, and without thorns. The seeds are oblong, 4-6 mm long, and 2-2.7 cm long including the wings. The flowering period is from April to May, and the fruit ripening period is from October to December of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Grown in mountains below 1500m above sea level.

【Cultivation】 1. Masson pine (1). Biological characteristics: It is a subtropical plant that requires a warm and humid climate with an average annual temperature of 13-22℃. It grows well in areas with an annual rainfall of more than 800mm. It is not suitable for growth in areas with too low temperatures. It can tolerate drought and barren soil, but is afraid of waterlogging and is not tolerant to salt and alkali. It likes sunlight and acidic soil, and grows best in mountains with a pH of 4.5-6.5.

[Properties] 1. Identification of properties: This product is a light yellow fine powder, light and light in texture, feels smooth when rubbed by hand, and does not sink in water. It has a slight fragrance and a greasy taste. The better the powder is, the finer it is, the lighter yellow in color, and the more fluid it is.

[Chemical composition] Masson pine pollen contains oil and is rich in trace elements, among which potassium, magnesium, sulfur, manganese, zinc and iron are the highest. Red pine pollen contains dehydrochoismic acid and a variety of enzymes including malate synthase, acid phosphatase, isocitrate lyase, and hydroxybenzoate glucosyl transferase.

[Pharmacological action] Pine pollen contains selenium, which can inhibit tumor cells.

[Processing] "Bencao Huiyan" says: "Roast." Currently, take the original medicinal materials, remove impurities, and lightly bake. Properties of medicinal materials: See the item “Identification of medicinal materials”. Store in a dry container in a ventilated and dry place to prevent moisture, caking and insect infestation.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; warm

【Meridian】 Liver; Stomach

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind; replenish qi; absorb dampness; stop bleeding. Mainly used for headache and dizziness; diarrhea; dysentery; eczema and wet sores; traumatic bleeding

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoction, 3-9g; or take with water. For external use: appropriate amount, sprinkle dry or apply.

【Note】 People with blood deficiency or internal heat should take this medicine with caution.

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Its pollen is also used as medicine in the producing areas.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is some basic information about pine flowers. I hope you can learn more about Chinese herbal medicine, which will be beneficial to you.