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Research conducted by Finnish scientists and published in the December 29, 2004 issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that a group of anti-inflammatory compounds called phenolics--found in the bark of the Scotch pine, a popular choice for Christmas trees--may prove effective in fighting arthritis and pain.

This preliminary study found that highly purified preparations of Scotch pine bark extract had potent anti-inflammatory activity. More research is needed to determine ...

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