the pine genus

Pinus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (69 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

The pine genus, scientifically known as Pinus, is a diverse group of coniferous trees valued globally for their medicinal properties. Rich in essential oils, resins, and antioxidants, various species offer therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and respiratory support. These resilient evergreens remain vital components in traditional and modern herbal medicine.

Family
Pinaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Pine · Deal · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Strobus · Pinea · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pinus

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • pino
  • Pinos

German:

  • Kiefern
  • Dähle
  • Förchenholz
  • Forle
  • Föhre
  • Forlen
  • Sjüren
  • Kiefer
  • Dählen
  • Forlen
  • Föhren
  • Kiefern
  • Sjüren

French:

  • pin
  • Pin
  • pins
  • Pin

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Pinidae and order Pinales, it is placed in the family Pinaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Pinus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Pinidae
Order Pinales
Family Pinaceae
Genus Pinus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Pinus, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Føroyar and Iceland. The species also inhabits various parts of Great Britain. Together, these locations highlight its ability to thrive in diverse Northern European environments.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Pinus has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include LIGNIN, 3-Carene, ALPHA-PINENE, Al, BETA-PINENE.

Chemicals reported in Pinus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
LIGNIN 5 supporting sources ★★★☆☆
3-Carene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ALPHA-PINENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Al 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-PINENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Borneol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bornylacetate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cembrene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LINALYL ACETATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
N- 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

LIGNIN

  1. Astrophysical letters & communications
  2. Annals of botany
  3. Advances in space research : the official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
  4. Anticancer research
  5. Waste management (New York, N.Y.)

3-Carene

  1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

ALPHA-PINENE

  1. Bone

Al

  1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

BETA-PINENE

  1. Bone

Borneol

  1. Bone

Bornylacetate

  1. Bone

Cembrene

  1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

LINALYL ACETATE

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

N-

  1. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM

Activities

Pinus has 10 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antitumor, Analgesic, Antiapoptotic.

Activities reported in Pinus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Antitumor 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiapoptotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Phytotherapy research : PTR
  4. Journal of exercise nutrition & biochemistry

Antimicrobial

  1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Anticancer research

Antitumor

  1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Anticancer research

Analgesic

  1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiapoptotic

  1. Journal of exercise nutrition & biochemistry

Antibacterial

  1. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

Anticancer

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antidiabetic

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiinflammatory

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Antiviral

  1. Anticancer research

Conditions

Pinus has 18 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Escherichia coli, breast cancer, Candida albicans, Hymenolepis nana, Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Conditions investigated for Pinus
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Escherichia coli 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Breast cancer 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Candida albicans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hymenolepis nana 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Klebsiella pneumoniae 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ascites 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bacterial infection 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bone resorption 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Escherichia coli

  1. Zhurnal mikrobiologii, epidemiologii i immunobiologii
  2. Anticancer research

Breast cancer

  1. Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
  2. Arzneimittel-Forschung

Candida albicans

  1. Anticancer research

Hymenolepis nana

  1. Anticancer research

Klebsiella pneumoniae

  1. Anticancer research

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  1. Anticancer research

Ascites

  1. Anticancer research

Bacterial infection

  1. In vivo (Athens, Greece)

Bone resorption

  1. Bone

Cancer

  1. Journal of pharmacological sciences

Preparations

Pinus has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include I-P, II-P, III-P, IV-P.

Preparations reported for Pinus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
I-p 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ii-p 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Iii-p 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Iv-p 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

I-p

  1. Arzneimittel-Forschung

Ii-p

  1. Arzneimittel-Forschung

Iii-p

  1. Arzneimittel-Forschung

Iv-p

  1. Arzneimittel-Forschung