Pine

Synonym(s)

Pinus sylvestris

Definition
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Pines or Scots pines(Pinus) are a genus of fast-growing evergreen conifers (Pinophyta) in the pine family (Pinaceae). Most pine species grow as trees, some also as shrubs. Their needles are particularly long compared to other conifer genera, the cones are small and almost round. Pines grow to a height of around 40 m and can live for up to 600 years; the trunk can be up to 1 m in diameter. Flowering time is from April to May.

The twig shoots (pine shoots - Pini turiones), the fresh shoots and the oil from the fresh needles and twigs (pine needle oil - Pini silvestris aetheroleum) are used phytotherapeutically.

Occurrence
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Especially in the northern hemisphere. The main areas of distribution are cool-humid climates.

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Complication(s)
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Allergologically, pine pollen plays only a minor role (see below tree pollen).

General therapy
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Preparations: Babiforton® inhaler, Hustagil® cold balsam, Kneipp® cold balsam N, Pectapas® ointment, Pinimenthol® liquidum N, Pinimenthol® N ointment, Pinimenthol® balsam N, stas® mild cold ointment, stas® cold ointment

Note(s)
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Pine trees are used for resin and pitch production. The seeds of individual pine species are used as food (pine nuts). Pinus sylvestris is the parent plant of Pini silvestris aetheroleum, the pine needle oil monographed by Commission E.