Pine Bark, White (Pinus strobus)

Parts used: Bark
Properties
Aromatic, astringent, expectorant
Primary nutrients
Calcium, copper, iodine, manganese, nickel, sodium, vitamins A and C, zinc
Traditionally, white pine bark was used for treating colds, coughs, scurvy, kidney ailments, chest congestion and dysentery.  A poultice was applied to wounds to speed healing.
The bark is an excellent expectorant.  It helps reduce mucus secretions that occur with the common cold.

Primary Applications

Bronchitis
Dysentery
Laryngitis
Mucus

Secondary Applications

Colds
Croup
Flu
Kidney problems
Lung congestion
Rheumatism
Scurvy
Strep throat
Tonsillitis
Whooping cough