Dried Pine Needles Song Zhen 松针 500g Natural Sun Dried Masson Pine Needle Tea Leaves

Dried Pine Needles, known in TCM as Song Zhen (松针), harvested from Masson pine (Pinus massoniana) and sun dried in their natural color. These whole needle leaves are a traditional folk botanical valued in Chinese herbal practice for their refreshing character. Traditionally associated with supporting daily wellness, they are commonly simmered as a mild herbal tea. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried pine needle leaves from Changbai Mountain region pine
• Botanical source Pinus massoniana known in TCM as Song Zhen 松针
• Sun dried with natural original color and no added processing
• Traditionally used in folk herbal practice as a daily needle tea
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with 12 month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender green to yellowish green needles with a dry crisp texture and a fresh resinous pine aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically shows a light amber tone with a clean mildly resinous and slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional pine needle tea
• Steep a small handful in hot water for a mild daily infusion
• Blend with other folk herbs for seasonal decoctions
• Use in culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, pine needles have long been gathered and dried for seasonal teas and decoctions, often simmered alone or combined with other botanicals. Song Zhen is traditionally associated with refreshing the body and supporting everyday wellness, and needle tea was a customary household preparation in many rural regions, particularly during winter months.

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