The culture of pine needles has been passed down for over a thousand years
For modern people who are increasingly distanced from nature, "Drinkable Forest Bathing" should become a daily habit.
Pine trees have held a special place in East Asian culture since ancient times.
Pine needles are mentioned in the Shennong Bencao Jing (pre-Christian), China's oldest pharmacological text, and in Japan, the custom of making a decoction of pine needles and drinking it has been seen among aristocrats since the Heian period.
Pine needles also appear in "Yōjōkun," a book written by the Edo period Confucian scholar Kaibara Ekiken, and there are records that samurai carried pine needles with them during the Sengoku period.
In Chinese Taoism, pine trees are revered as "immortal trees," and practitioners practice a training method called "shoshoku."
In this way, pine needles are a plant that has been deeply rooted in the lives of people throughout the history and culture of East Asia.
The blessings of the forest passed down from our ancient ancestors, concentrated in one spoonful
Red pine leaves quietly thrive in the deep valley of Odaigahara in southern Mie Prefecture.
Natural red pine needles, grown in a place virtually untouched by human hands, in the clear air and abundant rain, are carefully boiled using traditional methods and slowly simmered in an iron pot for over 30 hours.
For modern people who live in cities and no longer have contact with nature
Living in the city, we lead busy lives every day.
● Busy with work and housework every day
● A diet centered on processed foods
● Lack of exercise and stress
● Decrease in contact with nature
In this modern age, why not incorporate the blessings of nature, which have been cherished since ancient times, into your daily life?
Osawa's pine needle extract is a food product that allows you to easily experience traditional Japanese food culture even during your busy daily life.
A concentrated extract of 100% red pine, condensed drop by drop.
We do not use any additives and deliver the power of nature itself.
Enjoy "drinkable forest bathing" as a daily health habit.
Product Points
● Made with 100% natural red pine needles from Odaigahara, Mie Prefecture
Odaigahara is part of Yoshino-Kumano National Park and is known as one of the rainiest areas in Japan, with annual rainfall of all time.
Abundant rainfall and varied topography have resulted in a diverse range of forests in this region.
We carefully select only the red pine needles that grow naturally in this pure environment and use them as our raw material.
● Concentrated extract boiled down for over 30 hours using the traditional iron pot method
This is a concentrated extract made by boiling red pine needles and simmering them for a long time in an iron pot.
By taking the time and effort to extract the product slowly and carefully, we have managed to condense all of the ingredients contained in red pine needles.
● Contains 18 types of amino acids, minerals, and flavonoids
Osawa's Pine Needle Extract contains 18 types of amino acids, iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
It also contains quercetin, a type of flavonoid, and terpenes derived from pine resin, which have the ability to eliminate superoxide.
● Safe quality with no additives
The only raw material is red pine needles from Mie Prefecture.
We do not use any additives such as preservatives, coloring agents, or fragrances.
We deliver the blessings of nature in their pure form.
Notable ingredients contained in pine needles
Quercetin is a flavonoid polyphenol that is said to help improve blood flow and prevent arteriosclerosis.
Terpene essential oil (alpha-pinene) is highly effective in forest bathing, and is effective in relaxation and relieving fatigue.
Chlorophyll has a structure similar to hemoglobin and is expected to have the effect of excreting excess cholesterol and harmful substances from the body, as well as improving anemia by increasing the number of red blood cells in the blood.
Recommended for:
● People who want to live a healthy life every day
● Those who want to care for their body with natural ingredients
● People who try to avoid food additives
● People who practice macrobiotics
● People who want to improve their physical condition during the change of seasons
How to eat
Take approximately 2g (2 soybeans) at a time using the spatula provided and consume with a glass of water or lukewarm water between meals.
Generally, once a day is recommended.
The taste is astringent and bitter.
Start with a small amount until you get used to it and adjust the amount to your liking.
Frequently asked questions
Q. I'm concerned about the unique bitterness. Is there any way to make it easier to drink?
A. The basic way to take it is with water or lukewarm water, but you can make it easier to drink by dissolving it in hot tea or adding a small amount of honey, depending on your preference.
Q. How much should I take per day?
A. Take approximately 2g (equivalent to about two soybeans) once a day.
You can adjust it to suit your physical condition and lifestyle.
Q. How should I store it after opening?
A. Avoid direct sunlight, high temperatures and humidity, and store at room temperature.
Please consume as soon as possible after opening.
About Ohsawa Japan - Founded in 1945, a pioneer in macrobiotics
Yukikazu Sakurazawa (1893-1966) was the proponent of macrobiotics, a Japanese method of promoting health and longevity that has spread worldwide.
Sakurazawa Nyoichi discovered the Yin-Yang theory of Eastern philosophy in Ishizuka Sagen's principles of dietary therapy, and saw the potential of dietary therapy not just as a health regimen, but also as a method of spiritual cultivation that would lead to the truth of the universe.
Since its founding in 1945, the Osawa Japan Group has been steadily committed to macrobiotics.
Osawa Japan was founded by the late Sakurazawa Nyoichi, the creator of macrobiotics, and serves as the core distributor of macrobiotic products, selling them to natural food stores, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, cooking schools, pharmacies, and other outlets across the country.
There are approximately 2,000 items for sale.
All of our products are manufactured to our own strict quality standards.
There are two quality standards: the "natural food quality standards," which prioritize organic farming, minimize the use of food additives, and no genetically modified crops; and the "macrobiotic quality standards," which prioritize domestically produced foods, no animal ingredients, no refined sugars, and traditional manufacturing methods.We mainly handle products that meet these two quality standards.
For nearly 80 years, Ohsawa Japan has been delivering genuine natural foods based on the belief that "food can change your mind and body."
That passion and philosophy is passed down through the generations in every bottle of pine needle extract.
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