Pine Needles (Pinus massoniana) — Dried Cut Food Herb, 500g

Pine Needles (Pinus massoniana), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sōng Zhēn (松针) or Sōng Yè (松叶), are the dried, cut leaf segments of the pine tree, a traditional food herb long revered in folk wellness practice. Also called Masson Pine Needles or Mountain Pine Whiskers, Song Zhen has been prized as a fresh, aromatic herb used in teas, decoctions, and seasonal tonics. Its nature is bitter, astringent, and warm, making it a gently stimulating herb traditionally associated with warming the channels and dispelling dampness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb pine needle segments
• Dried and cut for easy brewing
• Pinus massoniana from Jilin origin
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and foot soak
• Clean, sun-dried 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried and cut into short segments to preserve its fresh green color, fine needle texture, and bright resinous aroma. When brewed, the needles release a light, pine-forward fragrance with a mildly bitter, subtly astringent taste and a clean, refreshing finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and decoction
• Foot soak and herbal bath
• Seasonal wellness blends
• Traditional folk preparations
• Aromatic herbal sachets

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, pine needles are decocted into teas and tonics, brewed alone or blended with other herbs for daily seasonal nourishment. They are also commonly used in foot soak preparations, where the cut needles are simmered and added to warm water. In some regional traditions, pine needles are included in longevity formulas and aromatic herbal blends.

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