Pinus pinaster
Maritime pine
Pinus pineaster, commonly known as the stone pine, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic properties. Rich in essential oils and antioxidants, its resin and needles are traditionally used to support respiratory health, reduce inflammation, and promote healing, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Pinus pinaster
- Family: Pinaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, falling under the family Pinaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pinus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pinus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pinus pinaster, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Korsesch Kifer, while in Chinese, it is known as 海岸松 across multiple linguistic variants, including zh-hans, zh-hant, zh-hk, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lb | Korsesch Kifer | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 海岸松 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 海岸松 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 海岸松 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 海岸松 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 海岸松 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 海岸松 | Wikidata |
| eu | Itsas pinu | Wikidata |
| pl | sosna nadmorska | Wikidata |
| udm | Зарезь дурысь пужым | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can be located within Belgium. Its range also extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically reaching the Baleares islands. Finally, the plant is also documented growing in the Mediterranean territory of Corse.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pinus pineaster, offers various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The bark serves as a protective outer layer for the tree, while specialized bark extract is often derived to harness specific bioactive compounds for medicinal use. Additionally, the essential oil extracted from the plant is highly valued for its potent aromatic and medicinal qualities, making it a key ingredient in many natural remedies.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pinus pinaster has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include taxifolin, catechin, dihydroquercetin, phytoestrogens.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| taxifolin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytoestrogens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pinus pinaster has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetic Retinopathy, dermatoses, endometriosis, osteoporosis, pain.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetic Retinopathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatoses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| endometriosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |