Pinus species  

 Pinus massoniana, P. sylvestris, P. tabulaeformis, P. yunnansis
  松 花 粉 Sōnɡ huā fěn Pine cone pollen- Collect the pine catkins when pine trees bloom during late spring, and then naturally dry the pine pollen catkins to eliminate the impurities.  
Nature: Warm, Neutral   FLAVOR: Sweet  CHANNELS: Liver, Spleen
FUNCTIONS
GROUP: Wind Damp dispersing- Qi tonic
1. Expels flatus and benefits Energy circulation.[1]
2. Dry up Dampness, constrict.[2]
3. Used externally to counteract excessive moisture.[1]
INDICATIONS
1. Dizziness, puffiness of face.[1]
2. Used externally for various boils and draining sores.[1] Impetigo, eczema, dermatitis.[2]
HISTORY
The medicinal use of Pine pollen dates back over 1500 years in China, with the use of it as a medicine first recorded in the Xin Xiu Ben Cao (Tang Materia Medica), which was authored between 657-659 C.E.[3]
PREPARATIONS: Dried pollen.3-6 g.[1]  Adequate.[2]
         
琥 珀 Hǔ pò- Amber- Yellowish or brownish fossil pine resin         
This is a fossilized resin of prehistoric pine trees. Fossil resins from Europe fall into two categories, the famous Baltic ambers and another that resembles the Agathis genus. Fossil resins from the Americas and Africa are closely related to the modern genus Hymenaea, while Baltic ambers are thought to be fossil resins from Sciadopityaceae family plants that used to live in north Europe.
Nature- Neutral   FLAVOR: Sweet
FUNCTIONS
GROUP: Calm Spirit- Strong
1. Secure Spirits, calm down convulsions, activate Blood, promote urination.[2]
INDICATIONS
1. Palpitation, insomnia, convulsions, twitching, epilepsy, diminished urination, urine containing blood, pain on urination.[2]
PREPARATIONS: Amber

P. sylvestris Sōng jié yóu  Oil  
FUNCTIONS
1. Stimulate skin.[2]
INDICATIONS
1. Muscular pain, arthritis.[2]
PREPARATIONS: Oil - adequate amount.[2]
References
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