Pine/ Spruce Needles

Pine/ spruce needles are the slender, sharp leaves that grow on pine/ spruce trees. Each needle is smooth to the touch, except for its pointy end, and has a waxy coating to retain moisture. Crush them, and you’ll get a powerful, fresh scent that’s woody, balsamic, and unmistakably tied to forest adventures. This aromatic burst comes from the natural oils and sap within the needles. Their taste? Sharp, resinous, with a tangy kick.

How are pine/spruce needles used?

For centuries, pine/spruce needles have been transformed into herbal teas, enjoyed around the globe. This tasty, vitamin C-packed drink offers not only nutrition but also believed anti-inflammatory benefits. Containing antioxidants and flavonoids, pine needles are thought to reduce free radicals in the body.

In the culinary world, pine/ spruce needles are a hidden gem. Top chefs love to infuse their citrusy notes into creams and oils, blend them into sugars and salts, and use them to impart a unique flavour to smoked meats.

But that’s not all. Pine essential oil, extracted from these aromatic needles, captures the essence of a Christmas tree in every drop. Used in traditional remedies for centuries, it’s now a staple in modern-day cleaners, disinfectants, and air fresheners, bringing that refreshing, clean scent into homes and products everywhere. Traditionally pine needles were burnt in rituals to help release negative energy.

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Natural products can cause side effects. As with any food product or herbal supplement, it is advisable to seek professional advice before newly incorporating into one’s routine or into a new product, especially for individuals who are susceptible to allergies, have other dietary issues, weakened immune systems or other health complications.

Important: Joseph Flach & Sons are not herbalists and are unable to offer advice on and are unable to attest to the efficacy or suitability of a material for use in a herbal remedy or as a product ingredient.