https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17474862/ (Paywalled, abstract only)
https://zero.sci-hub.se/3428/d8f5b3d4ccd98f680daab1f55150cdc1/kwak2006.pdf (full document)
EDIT:
The extract mentioned is from the following species:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinus_densiflora
[known as: Japanese red pine, the Japanese pine, or Korean red pine]
EDIT 2:
The bark of the same species contains neuroprotective compounds:
https://www.jmb.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4014/jmb.1801.01053
“Taken together, these results suggest that [Korean red pine bark extract] and its constituent antioxidative phenolics are potent neuroprotective agents that can maintain cell viability under oxidative stress and inhibit cholinesterase activity.”
Pine needles are also good for termite deterrent, weed control, and great for chicken coops, as they absorb more than grass or hay. Plant your tree today!