5 Times More Vitamin C Than Lemon: This Tree Grows Everywhere and You Didn't Know It Can Strengthen You
Tea from a handful of pine needles? Yes, you heard right: it fights inflammation (even in internal organs), is rich in vitamin C, and can eliminate any virus. The tree that grows right next to you and you never thought you could use it to boost your immune system can help you especially now during the COVID-19 era.
The pine tree grows almost everywhere around us, yet we don't fully recognize its phenomenal properties in healing inflammation and strengthening the immune system.
Especially now with COVID-19 and in the winter, it is the time to start drinking tea made from pine needles, which will work wonders for your body. The active substances in it are tannins. Tannins are also found in wine, contributing to its preservation. In the 1950s, it was discovered that tannins help break down fats in the blood, which led many doctors to recommend a glass of red wine to improve health.
Pine needle tea strengthens the body because of its vitamins and proteins. It contains cellulose, carotene, natural oils that protect the skin of the body and face, and vitamins E, B, P, K, H, and of course, not forgetting Vitamin C, which pine needles contain five times more than lemons, for example.
Various trees, including the pine tree, produce tannins to protect themselves against unwanted pests and parasites that gnaw at them from the inside. Pine tea infusion will help relieve COVID-19 symptoms, as well as treat a strong cough and phlegm stemming from bronchitis. However, it's important to know that tannins interfere with the complete absorption of minerals in the body, so they should not be consumed excessively.
Studies have shown that various pine-derived products in the medical and cosmetic industries aid in the treatment of depression, joint pain, flu, colds, inflammation, and even anxiety. Pine tea will help detoxify your body of toxins and metals, calm it, increase urination, and alleviate pain.
How to make a pine needle tea infusion? First, wash the needles thoroughly and soak them for about half an hour in water with coarse salt (for kosher reasons). Then, place the pine needles in a large pot, cover with water and cook for half an hour with a lid on to preserve the Vitamin C and other substances. Strain the resulting infusion and sweeten with a little honey.
Note that this tea is not suitable for children to drink.
