Herbs and plantsPine Pollen — The Tree’s Male Flower as a Natural Hormone?
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Henryk Różański lists the male pine flower as a remedy used for coughs, colds, and inflammation of the respiratory tract.
- He also describes it as a tonic, nourishing, and diuretic remedy, and as something that may help with certain inflammatory conditions and atherosclerosis.
- He presents flower pollen and bee pollen primarily as a nutritious dietary supplement, and also as something used for weakness and to improve concentration.
- Henryk Różański also lists its use for high cholesterol, skin and hair problems, and prostate enlargement; however, pollen can cause allergies.
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Henryk Różański
The male pine flower has expectorant properties and helps disinfect the respiratory tract. It also has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, nourishing, and strengthening properties.
„Effects: expectorant; helps disinfect the respiratory tract; antibacterial; nourishing; strengthening; hypocholesterolemic (lowers blood cholesterol); anti-inflammatory; diuretic; warming; increases lung ventilation; stimulates blood circulation (especially important during a cold).”Działanie: wykrztuśne, odkażające drogi oddechowe, antybakteryjne, odżywcze, wzmacniające, hipocholesterolemiczne (obniżające poziom cholesterolu we krwi), przeciwzapalne, moczopędne, rozgrzewające, przyspieszające wentylację płuc, pobudzające krążenie krwi (szczególnie ważne przy przeziębieniu).
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański lists the male pine flower for colds, coughs, hoarseness, bronchitis and sinusitis, and weakened immunity.
„Uses: infectious diseases, colds, weakness in autumn and winter, inflammation of the female reproductive organs, inflammation and enlargement of the prostate gland, inflammation of the urinary tract (as a supportive treatment), coughs, hoarseness, bronchitis and sinusitis; reduced resistance to infections, atherosclerosis; autoimmune diseases (as a supportive treatment).”Wskazania: choroby zakaźne, przeziębienie, osłabienie w okresie zimowo-jesiennym, stany zapalne przydatków u kobiet, zapalenie i przerost gruczołu krokowego, stany zapalne układu moczowego (wspomagająco), kaszel, chrypka, zapalenie oskrzeli i zatok; spadek odporności na zakażenia, miażdżyca; choroby autoimmunologiczne (wspomagająco).
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański lists pollen for lowering lipid and cholesterol levels, atherosclerosis, prostate enlargement, and skin and hair problems.
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Effects: lowers blood lipid and cholesterol levels; counteracts atherosclerosis; inhibits prostate enlargement; protects the liver tissue; helps prevent ulcers; stimulates the immune system; is anti-inflammatory; relieves menopausal symptoms; has antiandrogenic and estrogenic effects. Pollen improves the condition of the skin and hair.”kwas ursolowy
Działanie: obniżające poziom lipidów i cholesterolu we krwi, przeciwmiażdżycowe, hamujące przerost gruczołu krokowego, ochraniające miąższ wątroby, przeciwwrzodowe, immunostymulujące, przeciwzapalne, łagodzące objawy przekwitania, antyandrogenne, estrogenne. Pyłek poprawia stan skóry i włosów.
Henryk Różański
Pollen mixed with honey or fructose is said to improve thinking and concentration and increase physical strength.
„It prevents excessive keratinization of the epidermis and reduces the formation of blackheads. In women, it raises estrogen levels and reduces the release of androgens, thereby improving the condition of the hair and skin. Pollen mixed with honey or fructose improves thinking and boosts concentration. It strengthens the body physically.”Zapobiega nadmiernemu rogowaceniu naskórka. Zmniejsza powstawanie zaskórników. U kobiet podnosi poziom estrogenów, obniża uwalnianie androgenów, przez co poprawia stan włosów i skóry. Pyłek wymieszany z miodem lub fruktozą usprawnia procesy myślenia i wzmaga koncentrację. Wzmacnia fizycznie.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański presents bee pollen and flower pollen primarily as nourishing foods, recommended in the diets of people who are weak, undernourished, or doing hard physical work.
„Bee pollen and flower pollen that has not been processed by bees are primarily nourishing foods. They provide vitamins, easily digestible protein, sugars, and fats rich in essential unsaturated fatty acids, as well as macro-, micro-, and ultra-trace elements that are highly absorbable.”Pyłek pszczeli i pyłek kwiatowy nie przetwarzany przez pszczoły to przede wszystkim produkty odżywcze. Dostarczają bowiem, witaminy, łatwo strawne białko, cukry i tłuszcze bogate w niezbędne nienasycone kwasy tłuszczowe, ponadto w makro-, mikro- i ultraelementy o wysokiej przyswajalności.
Henryk Różański
Bee pollen and flower pollen are said to support detoxification, tissue renewal, and immunity, and to lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
„Bee pollen and flower pollen boost detoxification processes. They increase the removal of harmful metabolic products and xenobiotics (medicines, pesticides, and toxins) from the body. They increase urine production and the production and flow of bile.”Pyłek pszczeli i kwiatowy wzmagają procesy detoksykacji, czyli odtruwania. Zwiększają usuwanie szkodliwych produktów przemiany materii i ksenobiotyków (leków, pestycydów, toksyn) z organizmu. Wzmagają diurezę i procesy żółciotwórcze oraz żółciopędne.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański lists pollen for stress, neuroses, insomnia, depression, rheumatic diseases, and wounds that are slow to heal, as well as certain skin diseases.
„For this reason, enriching the diet with pollen is recommended for stress, neuroses, insomnia, and depression. Bee pollen and flower pollen increase the excretion of uric acid from the body, so they may improve the course of rheumatic diseases. In accordance with the principles of Dr. med.”Stąd polecane jest wzbogacenie diety w pyłek przy stresie, nerwicach, bezsenności i depresji. Pyłek pszczeli i kwiatowy zwiększają wydalanie kwasu moczowego z ustroju, dlatego dają poprawę w przebiegu chorób reumatycznych. Zgodnie z zasadami dra med.
Henryk Różański
Pollen may cause an allergic reaction in people who are hypersensitive.
„Pollen may cause an allergy in people who are hypersensitive. People allergic to bee or flower antigens (pollen) may experience digestive problems, intestinal catarrh, diarrhea, malaise, skin redness and hives, and swelling at the affected area. An allergy to airborne flower pollen is not the same as an allergic reaction caused by eating pollen.”Pyłek może wywołać uczulenie u osób nadwrażliwych. U ludzi uczulonych na antygeny pszczele lub kwiatowe (pyłek) pojawiają się zaburzenia trawienne, nieżyt jelit, biegunka, złe samopoczucie, rumień i pokrzywka na skórze, miejsce opuchnięcia. Alergia na lotne pyłki kwiatowe drogą wziewną nie jest tożsama z reakcją uczuleniową drogą pokarmową.
Henryk Różański
Henryk Różański lists pollen for the prevention of atherosclerosis, prostate enlargement, estrogen deficiency, seborrhea, hair loss, and skin problems.
„Uses: prevention of heart attacks and atherosclerosis, fragile blood vessels, prostate enlargement, hirsutism, estrogen deficiency in women, menopause, irregular menstruation, seborrhea, hair loss, dry skin and excessive skin keratinization, acne vulgaris and rosacea, chronic skin diseases linked to metabolic disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, infertility (?), systemic inflammation, impaired memory and concentration..”Wskazania: profilaktyka zawału i miażdżycy, kruchość naczyń krwionośnych, przerost gruczołu krokowego, hirsutyzm, niedobór estrogenów u kobiet, klimakterium, nieregularne miesiączkowanie, łojotok, wypadanie włosów, suchość i nadmierne rogowacenie skóry, trądzik pospolity i różowaty, przewlekłe choroby skórne na tle zaburzeń metabolicznych, zespół policystycznych jajników, niepłodność (?), ogólnoustrojowe stany zapalne, osłabienie pamięci i koncentracji..
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
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Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 1.
Fermenting pine pollen with fungi increased its antioxidant activity, suggesting potential use in functional foods and nutraceuticals.
Aim of the study: Fermentation is an effective method to enhance the bioactivity and bioavailability of bioactive compounds in plant foods. In this study, the effects of fermentations with Wolfiporia cocos, Morchella sp., and Ganoderma lingzhi on the total phenolics, total flavonoids, monomeric phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activities of fermented pine pollen were investigated.
Results: PRACTICAL APPLICATION: This research shows that fermentation of pine pollen with edible fungi boosts its antioxidant content and capacity. The fermented pine pollen could be a promising natural ingredient for functional foods like energy bars, beverages, or dietary supplements. It helps food manufacturers create food products for health-conscious consumers seeking natural and highly bioavailable antioxidants. It also offers a practical way to improve the nutritional value of pine pollen-based food products.
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · the National Natural Science Foundation of China
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyother
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In a study on bees, pine pollen increased glucose levels in their tissues and was considered a source of energy that bees could use quickly.
Aim of the study: Human activities associated with large-scale farms and the monocultures expose honey bees to one type of food. Moreover, there is an ongoing decline of plant species producing pollen and nectar in Europe.
Results: Pollen from plants blooming in the summer and autumn increased the concentrations of proteins, glycogen and triglycerides in the fat body, especially that from the third tergite. The accumulation of these compounds was associated with an increased the length and width of trophocytes as well as with enhanced metabolic activity, which was evidenced in the increasing diameter of oenocyte cell nuclei. It seems a balanced multi-pollen diet is more valuable for bees, but it is important to understand the effects of the particular pollen types in the context of a mono-diet. In the future, this will make it possible to produce mixtures that can ensure homeostasis in the apian body.
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · National Science Centre (NCN) of Poland, University of Life Sciences in Lublin
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studyanimal study
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
Perspectives and opinion materials
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Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„Good lecithin supplements also contain a balanced mixture of linoleic acid and linolenic acid. [69-71] Grape Seed Extract - contains lectins with affinity for norovirus. Norovirus outbreaks are common in autumn, spring, and on cruise ships. Some restaurants use cleaners containing grape seed extract. Some food particles, including dairy products, neutralize these lectins. When needed, grape seed extract is best taken with water on an empty stomach. Coenzyme Q10 and Benfotiamine - Humans can produce CoQ10, but as we age, demand tends to exceed production. These nutrients are important for cellular energy production.”Good lecithin supplements also contain a balanced mixture of linoleic acid and linolenic acid. [69-71] Grape Seed Extract - contains lectins with affinity for norovirus. Norovirus outbreaks are common in autumn, spring, and on cruise ships. Some restaurants use cleaners containing grape seed extract. Some food particles, including dairy products, neutralize these lectins. When needed, grape seed extract is best taken with water on an empty stomach. Coenzyme Q10 and Benfotiamine - Humans can produce CoQ10, but as we age, demand tends to exceed production. These nutrients are important for cellular energy production.
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„Pycnogenol - This supplement comes from French Pine Bark and has been shown to have protective capabilities in several cellular functions including the repair of brain cells after a stroke. It has also been shown to improve kidney flow and function, as well as help to reduce blood clots as an anticoagulant. This is important for COVID-19 patients since blood clots have been found in many parts of the body even after symptoms have been resolved. (Possible dosage 50-100 mg/day). Olive Leaf Extract - Olives are one of the cornerstones of the Mediterranean Diet and have been helping people to be healthier for thousands of years.”Pycnogenol - This supplement comes from French Pine Bark and has been shown to have protective capabilities in several cellular functions including the repair of brain cells after a stroke. It has also been shown to improve kidney flow and function, as well as help to reduce blood clots as an anticoagulant. This is important for COVID-19 patients since blood clots have been found in many parts of the body even after symptoms have been resolved. (Possible dosage 50-100 mg/day). Olive Leaf Extract - Olives are one of the cornerstones of the Mediterranean Diet and have been helping people to be healthier for thousands of years.
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