Pine
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Pines or Scots pines(Pinus) form a genus of conifers (Pinophyta) in the pine family (Pinaceae). Most species of pines grow as trees, and some grow as shrubs. Pine trees are evergreen. Their needles are particularly long compared to other conifer genera. Pines reach a height of growth up to about 40 m and can live up to 300 years. Flowering time is from April to May.
Phytotherapeutically used are 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).
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Especially in the northern hemisphere. The main areas of distribution are cool-humid climates.
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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
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Pines are used for resin and pitch extraction. The seeds of individual pine species are used as food (pine nuts). Pinus sylvestris is the parent plant of pini sylvestris aetheroleum, the pine needle oil, monographed by Commission E.