Range:
Eastern
White Pine is distributed from
Newfoundland to the Great Lake States
and along the Atlantic Coast to New
Jersey, and in the Appalachian
Mountains to Georgia. It also lives in
Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, and
Delaware.
Pine
bark is aromatic, resinous, and
astringent and is used in teas to help
relieve symptoms of bladder
infections, colitis with diarrhea, and
to help sweat out a cold caused by
exposure to damp and cold weather. As
a gargle or mouthwash, it it reduces
symptoms of gingivitis and laryngitis.
The tea has a piney, resinous flavor
and helps to cut phlegm and increase
local circulation to speed healing. |