We use only fresh, natural pine needles harvested deep in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture. Red pine and black pine usually have 2 or 5 needles per cluster, but rarely, there are also 3-needle pines. These are called "Sanko Matsu" (Three-Pronged Pine). Sanko Matsu are considered lucky, and it is said that if you put them in your wallet, you will receive good luck with money, and if you put them in your bag, you will be safe from traffic accidents. We wear sanitary gloves from harvesting to packing, but please wash the pine needles with water before use. We harvest and sort the pine needles after receiving your order, then put them in freshness-keeping bags and ship them via Yu-Packet Post. The benefits include: antioxidant effects, blood thinning, strengthening blood vessels, and various other health benefits. I drink it every day myself. Make pine needle juice or tea to maintain your health. Features: Pesticide-free, natural pine needles When storing, put them in the refrigerator or put the branch part in water. Type: Pine needles (red pine, new shoots) We use only fresh, natural pine needles. Red pine and black pine usually have 2 or 5 needles per cluster, but rarely, there are also 3-needle pines. These are called "Sanko Matsu" (Three-Pronged Pine). Sanko Matsu are considered lucky, and it is said that if you put them in your wallet, you will receive good luck with money, and if you put them in your bag, you will be safe from traffic accidents. We wear sanitary gloves from harvesting to packing, but please wash the pine needles with water before use. We harvest and sort the pine needles after receiving your order, then put them in freshness-keeping bags and ship them via Yu-Packet Post. The benefits include: antioxidant effects, blood thinning, strengthening blood vessels, and various other health benefits. I drink it every day myself. Make pine needle juice or tea to maintain your health. Features: Pesticide-free, natural pine needles When storing, put them in the refrigerator or put the branch part in water. Type: Pine needles (red pine, new shoots)