Pinus Lambertiana is commonly known as Sugar Pine. It is considered as the "King of the Conifers". It is a tall and massive Pine tree. It has the longest cones of all the Conifers. It is member of the White Pine group.
The edible parts of Sugar Pine are its seed, nut and sap.
The
seed can be used in raw or cooked form. The nut can be crushed to fine powder and can be used to make nut butter. Sugar is obtained by decoction of sap in water.
The
Resin of Sugar Pine is sweet in taste, unlike other Pines. It possesses Antiseptic, Diuretic, Rubefacient and Vermifuge properties. It is used to treat Stomach Gas, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Sore Eyes. It is used internally for the treatment of Kidney and Bladder complaints. It can also be used internally, as a rub or steam bath for treating Rheumatoid infections.
It is beneficial for treating Respiratory problems as Cold, Cough, Influenza and TB. It also treats mucous membranes.
Externally, it is beneficial for the treatment of Skin problems as Wounds, Sores, Burns, Boils etc. Topically, it can be used in the form of liniment, poultice, herbal steam bath and inhaler.
The dried
sap of Sugar Pine Tree possess laxative and carminative properties. It can be eaten for treating Stomach gas, Constipation and Ulcers. Eye drops from dried sap are used to treat sore Eyes.
The
Pine Pollen of Sugar Pine ( Pinus Lambertiana ) is known for its remedial nature. The pollen is collected from the male flower of the tree.