Research progress on health benefits of pine needles and related health products / 中草药

ABSTRACT

The current situation and the latest progress of related health care functions, chemical composition, patents, and health care products of pine needle were systematically reviewed through searching and querying the State Food and Drug Administration website (SFDA), the Korean food safety net, the World Intellectual Property Database, and the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China. The development of health food products of pine needles can be based on its existing health care functions, health-care dosage forms, and its market and resources to further develop and expand the development of pine needles health care products and extend to the international market.