Dried Pine Needles Song Zhen 松针 1000g Loose Herbal Tea Masson Pine Needle Tea

Dried Pine Needles, known in TCM as Song Zhen (松针), from Pinus massoniana and related pine species. These dried needles are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient, typically described as bitter and warm in nature and traditionally associated with the heart and spleen channels. Commonly prepared as a loose herbal tea or decoction, they are also used in folk wellness routines. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried pine needles sold as edible agricultural produce
• Botanical source Pinus massoniana and related pine species
• Known in TCM as Song Zhen 松针 with a long history of folk use
• Carefully dried whole needles in a 1000g resealable bag
• Suitable for loose herbal tea, decoctions, and seasonal wellness drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, dark green to yellowish-green needles with a dry, crisp texture and a fresh resinous pine aroma. When steeped or simmered, the liquor typically shows a light amber-green hue with a mildly bitter, resinous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a loose pine needle tea
• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Blend with other herbs for seasonal wellness drinks
• Use in folk-style herbal baths or foot soaks

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Chinese folk practice, pine needles have traditionally been used in simple decoctions and teas, often simmered alone or combined with other herbs. They are traditionally associated with supporting general wellness during seasonal changes, and pine needle tea remains a familiar home-style drink in many regions of China.

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