this alludes to:
Larger female cones are on the same tree, hang down, look woody, and have 3-pronged bracts that resemble the tail and rear feet of a mouse. In a common Salish story, a long time ago, mice were running from a fire and dove into Douglas fir cones to find refuge, where they became eternally stuck.
recommends making tea or [sun tea](#sun tea) for hydration
[infused](#infused honey) honey, [infused](#infused vinegars) vinegar, tinctures, and syrups.
I wonder if the honey would taste too medicinal? Conversely, might be very very nice when sick.
People pickle spruce tips....