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WILD . RAW . ORGANIC
Limited Harvest . Whole Cell
Our wildcrafted pollen is unlike any other. We bring you this wonderful Hand-harvested functional food, dense with nutrients, as it's found in nature. We do not crack the cell wall. Breaking the cell wall dramatically enhances oxidation (how quickly the pine pollen loses nutritive value). Our pine pollen is tree-to-jar wildcrafted from the most pristine pine forests of western Canada and served to you wild and raw just as nature intended it to be.
Canadian Pine Pollen boasts over two hundred nutrients; fatty acids, 20+ amino acids, 14 vitamins, 24 minerals, 18 active enzymes, antioxidants and in particular phytoandrogens!
Pine pollen's potential health benefits are many because of its many golden ingredients. Its phytoandrogens have hormone balancing impact, thus making it a unique functional food in ageing for menopause, andropause, and healthy libido. In various research, it has shown enhanced immunity, anti-ageing effects, increased endurance, and cardiovascular recovery.
The use of pine pollen dates back millennia.Xin Xiu Ben Cao (Tang Materia Medica), written in 657 C.E. and widely regarded as the first official Materia Medica of China, regards pine pollen as a tonic for kidney (hormones) liver (detoxification), spleen (nutrient source), heart (circulation), and lung (energy) - explaining its far-reaching and broad spectrum of health benefits.
Try our pine pollen and feel the difference!
Pine pollen is surprisingly delicious, having a mild, dry, and subtle piney taste and smell. This versatile forest-sourced superfood lends itself well to many drinks and recipes. Our pollen can be mixed into elixirs, smoothies, cocktails, oatmeal, yogurt, tea, or coffee, and adds a creamy texture alongside a nutrient-rich boost of vitamins, minerals, and phytoandrogens.
For the hardcore who take it straight, we recommend mixing raw pine pollen powder with a small amount of water, then holding that in the mouth/under the tongue for at least one minute. This gives your body the best chance of absorbing all the delicate phytoandrogens present in the pine pollen.
Pine pollen is the naturally occurring yellow dust inside the red (Ponderosa) and yellow (Lodgepole) male cones. Pine cones are the female part of the tree, with the pollen-producing catkins being the male. Live, whole, uncracked cell-wall pine pollen packs over 200 bioactive phytonutrients, including antioxidants, flavonoids, amino acid, vitamins, minerals, and best of all - phytoandrogens. These plant-based male hormones - known as brassinosteroids - positively influence human hormone function. Pine pollen is the number one dietary source of these vital nutritive compounds.
Every Spring, we set out to the Canadian wilderness to bring you nature’s best pine pollen. Our wild harvest takes place across B.C., and variations in taste occur - each region produces pollen with unique terroir, much like the grapes in fine wine. After harvest, we gently air dry the pollen at low temperatures before placing it in cold storage. We have an undying commitment to land stewardship that has set industry standards for sustainable and wild-harvesting techniques. We also maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with landowners, as well as seasonal harvesters that receive a fair, living wage for their meticulous and back-breaking work. Thanks to our gentle drying and processing techniques, Canadian Pine Pollen always contains a full-spectrum of nutrients - intact from nature.
Phytoandrogens: Plant-based nutrients that mimic human male hormones involved in energy, motivation, muscle building, mood, libido, and more.
Other Plant Hormones: Pine pollen has five additional plant hormones; auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, ethylene and abscisic acid (ABA). All five have high biological activity that includes antiviral, anti-cancer, and anabolic effects, as well as the ability to stimulate immune function and stem cell growth.
Glutathione: The human body’s most powerful antioxidant, essential for immunity and detoxification.
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD): A powerful anti-inflammatory catalyst involved in skin and tissue repair.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM): A sulfuric compound that improves digestion and energy expenditure.
Our team lives and breathes pine pollen (quite literally, sometimes). From the harvest practices to the packaging, we focus on ensuring quality, sustainability, and equitable trade.
Are you interested in spending time in the wild, earning a living wage? We welcome fun and energetic wilderness enthusiasts to join our 2022 harvest. Get in touch with us, and learn more!
