05/21/2026
🌱 The Plug Garden: Pine Needles 🌲
Knowing what’s going in your body makes a huge difference in your health! For this episode of The Plug Garden series, we are highlighting pine needles, one of the 13 ingredients in our plant-based formula!
Think of this herb as your well-traveled friend that knows everyone and is good at everything! Traditionally, pine needles have mended a variety of ailments all across the globe. In countries like Switzerland, they were used to soothe arthritis and joint pain. After long boat voyages, pioneers drank pine needles to replenish vitamins. They were also used for their healing and medicinal properties by ancient Koreans and Native Americans. 🌎
Today, we usually associate pine needles with holiday traditions like mistletoe and chestnuts! Making them a year-round staple does wonders for a variety of bodily functions. Staying close to their roots, pine needles are found in teas, oils, powdered supplements, and formulas like your liver’s sidekick! 💪
Pine needles are anti-inflammatory, supporting red blood cell production and immunity as well as strong nails and hair. They are rich in vitamin A, which promotes bone and eye health. They’re also used as an aromatherapy remedy for respiratory function, and research reveals their antioxidant and cancer-fighting benefits! 🥊
Pine needles also are a powerful mental health support. Studies have found mood-stabilizing and depression-fighting effects from the scent alone! So you don’t have to ingest it to reap the benefits — just take a whiff! 💨
And believe it or not, pine needles possess five times more vitamin C than an orange! 👏
Feeling blue? Pine needles. ✅ Brittle nails? Pine needles. ✅ Stuffy nose? Pine needles. ✅ It’s a jack-of-all-trades. Luckily, The Plug provides a healthy dose of pine needles and a variety of other nutrient-rich plants, fruits, and flowers! It checks off a ton of health boxes, physically and mentally, PlugFAM — so keep sipping on our formula!
Sources:
- https://sycamorelandtrust.org/2015/12/wild-edibles-pine-needle-tea
- https://www.herbstoponline.com/blogs/news/6-amazing-pine-needle-health-benefits?srsltid=AfmBOorpoCNzirEvKbn2RYUgYHXky_PUiwCMLdB5X8POhRLzFYX9YsnB
- https://eattheplanet.org/pine-needles-for-you-and-your-animals