Wild harvested Eastern White Pine Needles from Geauga County, Ohio. Only full-length fresh green needles from healthy living pine trees are selected. Fresh needles are much more flavourful and aromatic and have higher vitamin concentrations. Pine needles arrive fresh, only a day or two from the tree.

Loose-leaf pine needles allow you to see the fresh green needles you’re putting in your cup or tea filters. You’ll be able to customize the amount to your liking. Keep needles in the freezer or fridge to keep them freshest and green and prevent spoiling. 

These pine needles are harvested directly from a natural evergreen forest surrounding the Chagrin River in Geauga County. The pine trees have never been treated with herbicides, pesticides, or any chemical fertilizers, and the property is pristine, unfarmed, and natural.

* This is authentic Eastern White Pine which is dark green and grow in bundles of five.
* These needles are picked fresh (sustainably foraged) the day of shipping.
* The needles have not been washed, rinsed, or treated.
* Needles are hand-plucked from its branch, and needles are not cut before shipping to preserve nutrients and freshness.
* Needles should be refrigerated or kept in the freezer upon receipt.

Health Benefits

Drinking pine needle tea could give your immune system a much-needed boost throughout any time of the year.  Back in the day, sailors used to drink pine needle tea to protect from scurvy. Pine needles are bursting with vitamin C, with 4 to 5 times more per serving than a glass of orange juice!

Pine needles are also rich in powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants may help our body combat outside stress and fight free radicals, preventing damage of our cells.  Studies have shown that pine needle tea may inhibit leukemia cell growth and protect people against DNA damage.

Pine needles are also an excellent source of vitamin A which is important for eyesight, bone health and helps build your body’s defense system.  A combination of vitamin C and A is used for treating acne and pine needle tea is excellent for the skin – helping develop a shiny complexion, strong nails, and strong smooth hair.

Suramin in Pine Needle Tea

Suramin is naturally found in pine needles. As a matter of fact, pine needles are the best natural source of Suramin. One of the benefits of using whole herbs instead of isolated extracts is that an herb is a much more complex mix of chemistry that has just the right amount of different substances that work together, resulting in a bigger effect than all the substances individually.  Suramin as medication is used to treat African sleeping sickness and river blindness. Pine needles represent a Suramin natural alternative.  Current research is underway to study the effects of using Suramin for autism and as a powerful antiviral.

Suramin is also noted to help the body through post-medical procedures, both complex surgeries and simple ones.  And Suramin found in pine needles is believed to be particularly helpful for blood clots as well as protecting your DNA and RNA. It has also been suggested that Suramin may act as a potential antidote for transmission of spike proteins.

Pine Tea: Possible Antidote for Spike Protein Transmission – Suramin, a compound derived from an extract of pine needle oil is said to have inhibitory effects against blood coagulation and against the inappropriate replication and modification of RNA  and DNA due to the spike protein ‘virus’ and ‘vaccines’. Pine needle tea is one of the most potent anti-oxidants there is and it’s known to treat cancer, inflammation, stress, depression, pain, and respiratory infections.

Other Pine Needle Tea Health Benefits

Historically, Native Americans used pine needle tea as an expectorant and decongestant – to expel mucus and phlegm, thus eliminating bacteria and other pathogens in the lungs. If you have a sore throat or feel a cold coming on, reach for some delicious pine needle tea. If you are in need of a natural expectorant – whether due to a common cold, flu, a hard-to-shake cough, or another mucus-related illness – pine needle tea may be of some soothing assistance.

1. Vitamin Rich

Pine Needles contain vitamin A and vitamin C, which are essential for many bodily functions, including red blood cell production, hair and nail growth, and a healthy immune system. In particular, vitamin A is vital for our eyes and promotes good bone health. The vitamin A and vitamin C in pine needle tea alone is a great reason to try it out! 

2. Mood-Boosting Effects

Many people consider the smell of pine needles alone to be an uplifting, cheerful scent. In addition to this, several studies have researched the effects of pine needles on mood. The study concluded by theorizing that pine needle extract’s flavonoids, which are believed to fight off free radicals and balance cell activity, positively affected mood. In short, pine needles may support our mood due to their unique flavonoids and appealing scent.

3. Weight Maintenance

Recent studies have shown that pine needles have an anti-obesity effect. One study divided rats into four groups with various kinds of diets (high in fat, low in fat, etc.). Some groups were also given pine needle supplementation in the form of pine needle water extract. The groups that drank pine needle water lost visceral fat mass and weight over the course of the six-week study. As a result of this study, pine needles are now being looked into as a possible supplement to aid in weight loss and maintenance efforts.

4. Arthritis and Joint Health

Traditionally, pine needles have been used as a way to soothe arthritic joints by relieving pain. Some countries, like Switzerland, even filled mattresses with pine needles with the belief that it would help sore joints while we slept. 

Science Daily recently reported that pine needles and pine bark have been found to have both pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. In the future, scientists are looking into developing foods with pine to possibly treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. 

If you’re looking to support your joint health and soothe muscular aches and pain, our pine essential oil rollerball and spray is a popular choice.

5. Antioxidant-Rich

Pine needles are believed to be antioxidant-rich. As a result, several studies have surveyed the effects of pine needles on cancer specifically. 

One study choose pine needles to study after looking at their long, rich history as a medicinal food in Korea. To research the health benefits of pine needles, mice with Sarcoma, a soft tissue cancer, were fed pine needle powder and studied. Throughout the study, the mice given pine needle powder had higher rates of tumor suppression, which is credited to the antitumor, antioxidant properties within the pine needle powder. Scientists are continuing to study pine needles for their potential anti-cancer properties as a result of this study and others like it. 

6. Respiratory Benefits

Pine needle tea and pine needle oil are some of our favorite recommendations for those suffering from a cold or other respiratory conditions. Pine essential oil and eucalyptus oil are an incredibly potent combination for clearing your sinuses and promoting lowered nasal inflammation. If you struggle with allergies or colds, pine essential oil is a wonderful essential oil to have on hand for those congested days. 

Disclaimer:  The information provided on this site is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.  Please consult your physician prior to consuming any pine needle tea. We are not suggesting this as a cure or treatment for anything. Simply passing on information.

Not recommended for pregnant women, those with low blood pressure, bleeding disorders like hemophilia, or those with pine nut allergies. Always check with your doctor before starting a new health regime.