Spruce Tips
Picea spp.
Young spruce tips are rich in vitamin C and brewed traditionally to prevent scurvy and ease coughs.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): Young spruce tips are rich in vitamin C and brewed traditionally to prevent scurvy and ease coughs.
Young spruce tips are rich in vitamin C and brewed traditionally to prevent scurvy and ease coughs.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Young spruce tips are rich in vitamin C and brewed traditionally to prevent scurvy and ease coughs.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Correct identification matters; avoid yew look-alikes (toxic).
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Correct identification matters; avoid yew look-alikes (toxic).
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.