White Pine Bark

White Pine Bark

Latin name: Pinus strobus 

Health Benefits of White Pine Bark

White Pine Bark is often used in commercial cough syrups.  Health benefits include: 

• Used to treat coughs and sore throats. 
• It is often used in commercial cough syrups.
• The resinous substance found on the inner bark contains healing oils and tannins, which act as astringents for wounds, burns, and skin problems. 

Nutritional Benefits of White Pine Bark

• Both the needles and inner bark contain Vitamin C. 

How to Use White Pine Bark

• Use as a tincture, syrup, or tea.
• You can use externally as a poultice on the chest for congestion.