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Common Name
Maritime Pine
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Botanical Name
Pinus pinaster
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Part Used
Bark
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Clinical Summary
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Monograph
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Alcohol
60%
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Dose
5 to 10mL weekly
Many clinical and pharmacological studies suggest that natural antioxidants can prevent oxidative damage. Among the natural antioxidant products maritime pine has received considerable attention. It can be used as antioxidant therapy to assist with cardiovascular health, hypertension, cholesterol reduction, fluid retention, chronic venous insufficiency, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, gingival bleeding/plaque, venous leg ulcers, rheumatism and arthritis. Because it increases expectoration and supports the immune system maritime pine can also be used for the common cold and influenza symptoms, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and upper respiratory catarrh.
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Traditional Use
A decoction of the bark of maritime pine is considered to be stronger than the needles and was historically used for lung infections.
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Actions
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, antiallergic, diuretic, stimulating expectorant, stimulating diaphoretic, nutrient dense food, vulnerary, antimicrobial
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Indications
• Antioxidant therapy which may assist cardiovascular health, hypertension, cholesterol reduction, fluid retention, chronic venous insufficiency, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, gingival bleeding/plaque, venous leg ulcers
• Common cold and influenza symptoms, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory catarrh
• Rheumatism, arthritis -
Energetics
Warming, drying, pungent, bitter, sour.
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Use in Pregnancy
No information available.
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Contraindications & Cautions
Because of its astringent nature, which may irritate the stomach of sensitive individuals, it may be best to take maritime pine with or after meals to avoid minor gastrointestinal discomfort.
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Drug Interactions
None known.
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Dietary Information
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free
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Substitutes
Green Tea, Pomegranate, Rosemary, Ginkgo, Bilberry, Horsechestnut