How to collect pine pollen for better medicinal effect

It is understood that the pine pollen picking period is very short. During the collection period, it is necessary to make reasonable arrangements. In the process of picking pine pollen, the selection of forest areas, flower spikes, etc. are also very particular. Not all pine pollen picked in every area is qualified. When deciding to pick pine pollen, be sure to inquire clearly in advance to avoid collecting pine pollen in vain and having no one buy it. So how do we collect pine pollen to make it more effective as medicine? Let’s learn about it together.

Phenological observation: Before picking, keep a close eye on the growth and development of the flower spike sticks. When the small flower balls on the flower spike sticks begin to swell and change color from green to yellow, you should be ready to pick them.

Picking method: Start picking when all the flower spike sticks turn yellow and loose (individual small flower spike sticks are best). When picking, break off the base of the flower spike stick and place the flower spike in a clean container (a clean bag or a basket covered with a plastic bag).

Pollen treatment:

1. Spread the picked flower spike sticks on plastic film (not directly on the cement floor) and expose them to the sun. At this time, the pollen will break out of the flower ball. Turn the flower spike sticks over to make the pollen scatter on the film. Take out the flower spike sticks and leave the pollen. If some of the flower balls in the flower spike have not produced pollen, they can be dried again.

2. After collecting the pollen on the film, place it in a drying plate for two days (cover the drying plate with cotton cloth to facilitate ventilation and moisture dissipation to prevent clumping and mildew).

3. Use an 80-mesh sieve to remove debris.

4. Put the sieved pollen into a clean food bag, squeeze out the air, tie it tightly, and store it in a dry and cool place for sale.

The pine pollen collection period is very short.

The pine tree has a short flowering period, and pollen can only be collected within two or three days around the Qingming Festival in spring each year. This is also the rainy season, and the collected pollen has a relatively high water content, generally around 18%-20%. Even if it is dried well, it can only be stored for less than 3 months. After a long time, it will become moldy and deteriorate. In addition, because pine pollen is rich in nutrients and bears the important task of reproducing offspring, in order to protect these important substances, the pollen is wrapped in a very strong shell wall.

Four key points for selecting flower spikes.

1. The mature flower spike is slightly yellowish, and the grains are slightly loose. When you gently pinch the grains with your hands, there is basically no pulp and yellow pollen will fall out. This kind of flower spike is the most suitable for picking.

2. Immature flower spikes are green in color, the grains are hard and juicy when pinched by hand, and do not produce powder after drying. It is not easy to dry out and is prone to mold.

3. Over-mature flower spikes are yellow-white, and the grains are loose. When picking, the pollen will fall off and the pollen content is very low.

4. The withered flower spikes are old yellow or dark brown, and most of the pollen has flown away, making them no longer worth collecting.

Through the introduction of the above article, I believe everyone understands how to collect pine pollen to make it more effective as medicine. Because pine pollen is collected artificially, it has the characteristics of a single flower source, pure quality, stable ingredients, no pesticide residues, and no animal hormones. Pine pollen tastes better than any other plant pollen and has a light fragrance when taken. Everyone can taste it.