Pine Pollen – A Powerful Herbal Ally Pine pollen has supported my own healing journey immensely and is now a staple source of food and medicine in our household. Just about every part of the pine tree has medicinal value – the needles, bark, seeds and sap, although the richest concentration of nutrients and medicinal compounds is found within the pollen. Pine pollen has been used in China and the east for millennia but has only recently come into focus in the west as a potent adaptogen and superfood. From a health perspective, pine pollen is one of the most complete sources of nutrition found anywhere. It is a complete source of protein with all 8 ‘essential’ amino acids plus others. It contains omega 3 fats (ALA) as well as vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B9. It also contains fat soluble vitamins A (bet carotene), E and D – pine pollen contains both vitamin D2 and the bioactive D3 which is exceptionally rare for a plant. It also possesses an impressive array of important trace minerals, immune-enhancing polysaccharides, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), DNA building nucleic acids, live enzymes and a mass of antioxidants. It actually stimulates the production of our body’s own endogenous antioxidants glutathione and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Here we share some of our magic moments preparing the pollen. We started our new day great hydration of spring water 💧 Lemon 🍋 juice Grey Sea Salt Cider Vinegar Metabolic Blend of CPTG oils Grapefruit: is balancing and uplifting to the mind. It has been used medicinally by the French to help with cellulite and digestion. Lemon: is invigorating, enhancing, and warming. It promotes health, healing, and energy. Peppermint: is purifying and stimulating to the human mind. It may also help soothe digestive difficulties. Ginger: may help increase physical energy and promote healthy digestion. Cinnamon: enhances the action of other oils. It may improve circulation, digestion, and energy levels. Ashoka also had Cake!! Then we got to work and made pine 🌲 pollen from yesterday’s harvest!! Check it!! #visionarylifehakz #sunfood (at Lampeter)
