Fun fact! Pine needles can be brewed into a tea that is rich in vitamin C. Click to read more!
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Pine needles can be brewed into a tea that is rich in vitamin C. They also contain flavonoids such as proanthocyanidins, and amino acids such as arginine and proline.
Source: Anderson, A. What to Know About Pine Needle Tea. WebMD. November 11, 2022. Accessed December 12, 2023. https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-to-know-pine-needle-tea
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