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Being bathed in the spirit of pine is my earliest “big” memory. Now that you mention it, it is an experience of being cleansed, embraced, love.

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Funny; three days ago I read about how drinking pine needle tea could prevent someone from the 'shedding' of a vaccinated person. I went out and collected some pine needles in New Mexico, but have not brewed them. And now reading your piece, I see that the origins of this idea are perhaps dubious. But, as you say, there are some benefits!

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yes, indeed. the narrative is often captivating, especially for its element of truth, however skewed it may be. It is the role of the bioregional herbalist to develop discernment in all things related to the natural world, ultimately through the focus of the heart.

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So just curious, are ponderosa pine needles considered toxic?

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Some may consider them toxic, but in truth, ALL plants are toxic at the right dosage. Are they overtly toxic such that an average person may become injured by a half cup of tea? - No, not at all.

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