Pines are trees that make up the conifer group.
Pine is a concept that comes from the Latin pinus . It is a tree that is part of the group of conifers (those species that have cone-shaped seeds) and that, in general, has an appearance similar to a pyramid .
For example: "Let's rest under those pine trees" , "Upon reaching the top of the mountain, the young people were surprised by the beauty of the pine forests that stretched below them" , "A pine tree fell down the storm and crushed a house .
The seed of the pine is known as piñon , while its fruit is the pineapple . It should be noted, however, that there are multiple species throughout the planet, each with its own characteristics.
The pine trees at Christmas
At Christmas , one of the most widespread traditions is to decorate a pine tree. The usual thing is to place various decorations , such as stars, bows, colorful balls, etc.
Flashing lights can also be installed. When the person does not have access to a real pine tree, they can resort to an artificial pine tree.
The decoration of a pine tree, whether natural or artificial, is a widespread tradition at Christmas time.
A highly appreciated wood
Pine wood , on the other hand, is one of the most appreciated for its natural characteristics. It is a resistant wood, with good durability, that can be easily treated or painted. Because it is a relatively abundant resource, its price is not high.
In this way, many pieces of furniture (such as beds, tables or chairs) are made with pine wood: "Do you like the pine bed I bought?" "When we got married, my grandmother gave us a table with pine chairs."
Medicinal properties attributed to pine
Pine has a large number of medicinal properties . Regarding its benefits against chest diseases, for example, it helps reduce bronchial spasms and performs an astringent and anti-infective function. It is a tree that has approximately forty antibacterial principles, as well as a large amount of tannins, something that makes the preparations that include it the ideal remedy to reduce mucus in the respiratory tract and eliminate microorganisms.
Pine essence can be prepared with any part of the plant and has expectorant, mucolytic and antiseptic properties that have been used to treat various diseases of the respiratory system. As if all this were not enough, pine is a great antipyretic, that is, it serves to reduce the fever that usually accompanies many of the most common chest diseases.
Disorders and diseases that can be treated
Let's look at some diseases or conditions and the applications of pine in their treatment:
* bronchitis : pine has more than a dozen expectorant components, necessary for the expulsion of mucus. Simply prepare an infusion based on dried yolk, water and honey, or dissolve pine leaf essential oil in hot water and inhale the steam for a few minutes to take advantage of its properties. In addition, borneol and cineole have sedative, antibacterial and antibronchitic abilities that can be used to stop the growth of microorganisms that cause this disease and promote the reduction of inflammation in the bronchi;
* cough : borneol, cineol and protocatechuic acid are antitussives and the richness that pine presents in expectorant components is very useful for coughs. You can prepare an infusion with half a tablespoon of dried yolks for each cup of water and drink it in small doses throughout the day;
* cold : the same pine infusion indicated above is capable of reducing cold symptoms, such as inflammation, excess mucus, cough and sore throat;
* pharyngitis : pine serves to eliminate the germs that cause inflammation and to soften the pharynx area. For this, gargling with a preparation based on a few drops of essential oil dissolved in hot water is recommended.