Pine sapling is a coniferous tree whose trunk is dark brown in color. Planting with seeds is the easiest method of propagating pine seedlings. Its needle leaves are a beautiful pile of dark green color that catches everyone's eyes. The pine tree can be seen in many places such as parks, courtyards and forests. Plants are on the ground.
Pines and cedars may look very similar and sometimes you may confuse them. But cedars are nothing but pine trees and have a different structure. The leaves of the cypress tree are branched, while the leaves of the pine tree look like needles.
The fruits of the pine tree are cone-shaped, have scales and brown color, and the seeds are located between these scales. The fruit of the cypress tree is circular in shape and its kernels or seeds are placed inside this circle. Pine cannot be pruned, but cedar can be pruned. The distinctive features of both of these trees are that you will never see these two types of trees without leaves.
Benefits of the pine tree
Pine tree gum is useful for eliminating chest phlegm and absorbing nasal mucus. Pine tree gum is effective for relieving sciatica pain, nerve pain, and rheumatism pain. The fruit of the pine tree is used to cure diseases such as gallstones, hemorrhoids, joint pain, etc. Pine fruit extract is useful for preventing kidney stones. Pine seeds are rich in carbohydrates, iron, protein, copper, potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, thiamin or vitamin B1, niacin or vitamin B3, vitamin B12 and vitamin E. Consumption of seeds reduces blood cholesterol levels. Use pine seeds to prevent prostate. The consumption of pine seeds guarantees the health of the heart.
Properties of pine wood
Pine wood is known as a soft wood. The softness of pine wood does not mean that it cannot be used and does not have good resistance, but it has less density and specific gravity than high-density wood such as oak. Pine wood has a high resistance to shock and stress, that is why it is used in the furniture industry. Due to its taste and properties, pine wood is not liked by any insects and you will not worry about using it in humid areas. As you know, the use of pine wood is not limited to the Iranian market and is used even in European countries. Of course, the wood used in any country other than Iran is much higher quality than the wood used in Iran. Pine wood is a light and strong wood. In the past, this wood was used to build ship masts. Because this wood had good resistance against water and decay. It was even used in the railway industry to make train wagons.