The needles of Pinus massoniana contain flavonoids and unsaturated fatty acids, which can enter the blood through the vascular wall, reduce the contents of fat and cholesterol in the blood, increase the elasticity of blood vessels and reduce the viscosity of blood, thus achieving the effect of preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis and hypertension.
2, delay aging.
Flavonoids from pine needles of Pinus massoniana have antioxidant effect, which can remove harmful free radicals in the body and help repair damaged cells, thus enhancing the body's immunity and keeping the body healthy. Secondly, it can increase the skin's resistance to ultraviolet rays, reduce the precipitation of pigments on the skin surface, and achieve a certain whitening and freckle removing effect. Therefore, the needles of Pinus massoniana have certain anti-aging effect.
3, cough and phlegm.
A variety of medicinal components contained in the needles of Pinus massoniana have inhibitory effects on a variety of bacteria and viruses, which can well eliminate the inflammation of the body. In particular, the components of myrcene and limonene can directly act on the trachea and lungs, dilate the trachea and eliminate lung inflammation, so the needles of Pinus massoniana have certain antitussive and expectorant effects.
4, laxatives.
Masson pine needles are mostly used by soaking in water or boiling water, so it can increase the patency of the intestine and soften the stool by absorbing water. Moreover, pine needles contain more dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and reduce the retention time of excreta after use in the body. Therefore, pine needles have the effect of moistening intestines and relaxing bowels, and can relieve dry stool and constipation.