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| Pinus roxburghii |
Systematic Position
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Tracheophytes/Gymnosperms/Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Pinaceae
Genus: Pinus
Specie: roxburghii
Authority: Sarg.
Uses & Benefits:
Pinus roxburgii (commonly known as the Oregon white pine) is one of the most important pines in the world. Because of its variety of uses and benefits, this tree has become a valuable resource for those who harvest it, those who use it, and even those who simply enjoy looking at it in the forest or around their homes.
Medicinal Uses
One way that people use pine nuts is for medicinal purposes. They can be rubbed on certain parts of your body, such as sore muscles, to help relieve pain or discomfort. Additionally, it may aid in reducing inflammation around your joints by massaging them with pine nut oil. This has been shown to alleviate arthritis symptoms for some people. Some doctors also use pinus roxburgii essential oil topically in a diluted form when treating certain skin ailments like acne.
In addition to its anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, and sedative properties, extract from pine bark may help improve symptoms associated with respiratory problems. Pine bark extracts have been used to treat breathing problems related to allergies in pets since at least 1837, when it was prescribed by a London veterinarian for a terrier that had difficulty breathing. Today, extract from pine bark is used as pine bark extract for use in treating allergies.
The tree has a long history of medicinal use in traditional Chinese medicine, with records dating back to 759 AD. It is primarily used for respiratory problems, such as asthma, bronchitis and allergies. In traditional Chinese medicine it is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, eczema and psoriasis. Studies have shown that it can also help relieve stress, combat depression and treat headaches effectively by increasing blood flow to brain tissues.
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