Dried Pine Needle Song Zhen Loose Herbal Tea 500g Traditional Chinese Herb

Dried Pine Needle, known in TCM as Song Zhen (松针), from Pinus species, offered as sun-dried long needle segments. Traditionally valued in Chinese folk herbal practice and often prepared as a daily herbal infusion. In TCM theory pine needle is considered bitter and warm in nature. Store at room temperature in a dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried pine needle segments supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Known in TCM as Song Zhen (松针) with a long history in folk herbal practice
• Long-cut needle form suitable for decoction or herbal infusion
• Sourced from Jiangsu and processed by simple air-drying
• 500g bulk pack suited to home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green to olive-green needle segments with a dry, slightly resinous texture. The aroma is characteristically fresh and pine-like, and a prepared infusion typically carries a light resinous, mildly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a light daily herbal infusion
• Added to herbal blends prepared at home
• Used in seasonal folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, pine needle has long been prepared as a simple decoction or infusion, sometimes combined with other herbs in seasonal wellness routines. It is traditionally associated with supporting general vitality in folk herbalism. Preparation typically involves simmering or steeping the dried needles and straining before drinking.

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