Description
LONG LEAF PINE ( PINUS ROXBURGHII )
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. It is an important source of resin and is extensively tapped for this commodity, especially in northwestern India.
Pinus roxburghii has many medicinal uses
- Aromatic.
- Deodorant.
- Stimulant.
- Anthelmintic.
- Digestive.
- Liver tonic.
- Diaphoretic.
- Diuretic.
It is avaluable remedy used internally in the treatment of kidney and bladder complaints and is used both internally andas a rub and steam bath in the treatment of rheumatic affections.
- Very beneficial to the respiratory system
- Useful in treating diseases of the mucous membranes and respiratory complaints
- Coughs.
- Colds.
- Influenza.
- TB
It is a very beneficial treatment for a variety of skin complaints, wounds, sores, burns, boils .
