Pine Needle
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Pine Needle in TCM:

Explore the properties of Pine Needle according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: neutral

Channels: LU, KD

Flavors: bitter, pungent
Tonifies: yang

Special Properties:
resolves phlegm


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pine Needle is known for its ability to tonify yang. It also helps to resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung and kidney. The flavor of Pine Needle is bitter and pungent, and it is considered to be neutral in temperature.