Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Pine (Pinus spp.)

In the Americas there exists at least 35 species of the tree known as pine. The region where the pine grows in North and Central America extends from Canada down to Nicaragua.

Pine leaves have been used in Traditional Mesoamerican Medicine since ancient times in the form of hot teas or external ointments to treat respiratory problems such as the common cold and cough. Additionally pine leaves are used to treat arthritis.

Ashta Nemanha Nuiknew!