Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Pine (Pinus tabuliformis) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where various parts of the tree—including needles, bark, and resin—have been used to address respiratory ailments, including colds and coughs. The pine needles in particular are sometimes brewed as a tea believed to "dispel wind-cold" and support the body's defenses, according to TCM theory. However, while pine extracts contain vitamin C and some antioxidant compounds, there is very limited scientific research specifically investigating Chinese Pine or its constituents for the prevention or treatment of the common cold. Most of the support comes from traditional herbal texts and ethnobotanical reports rather than clinical trials or modern pharmacological studies. Some in vitro studies for related pine species suggest mild antimicrobial or immune-modulating effects, but these findings are not directly linked to Chinese Pine nor validated in human studies for cold prevention. Thus, the evidence supporting Chinese Pine for this use is primarily traditional, with only speculative or indirect scientific support.

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