The short answer, Gary and Lorene: I don't know. The references I've used refer to white pine, the species most common in New Hampshire.
I've looked at many articles that refer generically to
"pine-needle tea," and its medicinal use among indigenous peoples, and I've seen intructions for making the tea, with accompanying photos of iother species of pine needles, but I wouldn't suggest this means the needles of all pine species are as safe (or effective).
Sorry! I'll keep checking and report back if I find a more definitive answer.
The short answer, Gary and Lorene: I don't know. The references I've used refer to white pine, the species most common in New Hampshire.
I've looked at many articles that refer generically to
"pine-needle tea," and its medicinal use among indigenous peoples, and I've seen intructions for making the tea, with accompanying photos of iother species of pine needles, but I wouldn't suggest this means the needles of all pine species are as safe (or effective).
Sorry! I'll keep checking and report back if I find a more definitive answer.