#pineneedles — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #pineneedles, aggregated by home.social.
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Utah State University: Pine Needles Predict Air Quality? USU Researcher Says Yes. “Professor Randy Martin from the Utah Water Research Laboratory has used pine needles as passive air quality samplers in a recent study comparing urban air quality in Rose Park and Spanish Fork, Utah. Many compounds in the air, such as pesticides, are attracted to the fats on the surface of pine needles. Martin […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/18/utah-state-university-pine-needles-predict-air-quality-usu-researcher-says-yes/ -
#PineNeedleTea Dangers: Understanding the Risks
March 28, 2023
Excerpt: "While pine needle tea may provide some health benefits, certain individuals should avoid consuming it due to potential risks. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with allergies, and those taking specific medications should exercise caution before consuming pine needle tea.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Potential for miscarriage
- Neonatal risks
- Interference with lactationPregnant women should avoid pine needle tea as it has been linked to uterine contractions and a potential risk of miscarriage. Breastfeeding women should also exercise caution, as the compounds in the tea could be transferred to the infant through breast milk and pose unknown risks.
People with allergies
- Reactions to pine pollen
- Cross-reactivity with other allergens
- Severity of symptomsIndividuals with allergies, particularly to pine pollen, should be cautious when consuming pine needle tea. Cross-reactivity with other allergens can occur, leading to severe allergic reactions. Symptoms can range from mild irritation to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Interactions with medications
- Anticoagulants
- Diuretics
- Diabetes medicationsThose taking certain medications, such as blood thinners, diuretics, or diabetes medications, should consult with their healthcare provider before consuming pine needle tea. The tea’s compounds may interact with these drugs, potentially causing harmful side effects."
Learn more:
https://superfoodly.com/pine-needle-tea-dangers-understanding-the-risks/#WhitePine #PineNeedles #SolarPunkSunday #HerbalMedicine #TraditionalMedicine #WhitePineNeedleTea
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This includes tips on positively identifying #EasternWhitePine!
How to Make #WhitePineNeedle Tea
November 3, 2025
https://jaynesfarmstead.com/how-to-make-white-pine-needle-tea/
#PineNeedleTea #WhitePine
#PineNeedles #SolarPunkSunday #HerbalMedicine #TraditionalMedicine #WhitePineNeedleTea -
Make sure you are using #WhitePine needles! When in doubt, do not use!
The Safety Tips You Need Before Brewing Your Own #PineNeedleTea
By Stacie Adams March 11, 2024
"Not all pine trees produce needles that are safe for consumption. For instance, ponderosa and lodgepole pines contain toxic elements and should be avoided as a result, per MasterClass. When it comes to safe options, you can brew tea from the needles of Jeffrey pines, as well as white and eastern white pines. Also, keep in mind that some trees are related to pines but belong to a different family. These trees can have the same appearance but contain highly toxic substances that should not be consumed."
Read More: https://www.thedailymeal.com/1532521/pine-needle-tea-safety-tip/
#PineNeedles #PineNeedleTea
#WhitePine #PineNeedles #SolarPunkSunday #HerbalMedicine #TraditionalMedicine #WhitePineNeedleTea -
[Thread] So, I've made #WhitePineNeedle tea to help shorten being sick with the flu. HOWEVER, there are caveats to using #PineNeedles, which I will post about in the thread...
#Maine pine needles yield valuable #Tamiflu material
Researchers at the University of Maine at Orono say they’ve found a new and relatively easy way to extract #ShikimicAcid – a key ingredient in the drug Tamiflu – from pine tree needles.
Posted November 7, 2010
"A little-known raw material used in the most widely used antiviral flu medicine comes from the fruit of trees native to China. It turns out it also comes from pine trees in Maine’s backyard.
"Researchers at the University of Maine at Orono say they’ve found a new and relatively easy way to extract shikimic acid – a key ingredient in the drug Tamiflu – from pine tree needles.
"It remains to be seen if the process can be applied commercially. The extract could be valuable because Tamiflu is the world’s most widely used antiviral drug for treating the flu.
"The major source of shikimic acid now is the star anise, an unusual star-shaped fruit that grows on small trees native to China."
Original article:
https://www.pressherald.com/2010/11/07/maine-pine-needles-yield-valuable-tamiflu-material/Archived version:
https://archive.md/wsg0J#Flu #PineNeedleTea
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Floral gourd bowls with Pineneedle rims #Nature #Weaving #Pineneedles
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Wampum (quahog) shell gourd vessel with pine needle coiling. #wampum #art #pineneedles #gourd #nature
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Some more lichens among the pine needles. Also present: partridgeberry leaves and berries (Mitchella repens) and wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens).
#TinyLandscape #LichenSubscribe #PineNeedles #PartridgeBerry #Wintergreen
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"Lots More Pine Needles To Pick Up" teableau for 09/12/24
(That was the refrain of my childhood, and my brother's).
If you zoom in, you'll see a tiny jumping spider inside the cup. Serendipity. Dad loved spiders.
It would have been your day, Daddy.#Tea #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BlackTea #VintageChina #PineTrees #PineNeedles #PineCones #PNW #JumpingSpider #MarketSpice #Seattle
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Patterns are everywhere.
Pause. Notice. Breathe.
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"I hear you call, pine tree, I hear you upon the hill, by the silent pond where the lotus flowers bloom, I hear you call, pine tree." - Yone Noguchi
This photograph of pine needles I took many years ago but it is still one of my favourite photographs. Print of this photograph is available - at https://bit.ly/438mkvR#buyintoart #ayearforart #modernhomeart #pineneedles #nature #springintoart #fineart #photography
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Pine cones never cease to amaze me. They go through seemingly endless transformations, handling each of their many stages of change and growth with such grace. Truly an inspiration.
I saw this one yesterday when I went #foraging for #pineneedles. The sun highlighted it for me, a picture-perfect moment despite the strong wind! The snow we got is finally melting away. It feels like spring is just around the corner with how everything's starting to thaw. It's been a strange, heavy winter this time around. Sometimes we need help seeing and pivoting our attention accordingly. I know #witchcraft is seasonal for others too, as it is for me.
The colours almost remind me of a mango. Bright and shining. 🥭
As for the #pine needles, I made jelly with them, adding in #homemade tangerine 🍊 jam for their immune boosting effects. Aside from The Virus, there's a lot of flus and other such nasties going about, and while we still mask, it doesn't hurt to be cautious.
I place great trust in my #plantmedicine. Continuing #herbalism the way my #Ancestors have been practicing it is such a blessing. It's what inspired me to start creating content online in the first place, wanting to share the joy and love I have for my culture and to help foreigners approach #hellenicpolytheism and #greekculture respectfully and in an educated manner.
I also wanted to take a moment to thank those of you who take a moment to interact with my posts here! It's encouraging me to share more.
(Cross-post from Instagram)
