The sap of pine and fir trees and their nuts (from the cones) was herbal medicine of the first order in the ancient world. It is mentioned more often than any other medicine (and there are many) in the ancient herbals of Assyria and Syria alike, with counterparts found in Hatussa, Babylon and elsewhere. Today, pine nuts are still a good source of food to many in Asia and Africa. The cones in those days symbolized healing power. :: Now you have all gone way way overboard with this pineal-gland thing of the modern evil horde - their lines are only a few hundred years old, no matter what lies they spin alongside all the mass murder. :: Evergreen sap and nuts from the cones was for healing, not for evil, a symbol of healing knowledge, not some ghastly modern butchery. Yes, just another view from the farm...