Dive into the diverse world of tree resin with this comprehensive guide. Explore the types, historical uses, and modern applications of tree resins, from varnishes and adhesives to culinary uses and art forms. Uncover the cultural and symbolic significance of tree resin across epochs and civilizations.

Insect trapped in resin Cedar of Lebanon cone showing flecks of resin as used in the mummification of Egyptian Pharaohs. A resin is a solid or highly viscous liquid that can be converted into a polymer. [1] Resins may be biological or synthetic in origin, but are typically harvested from plants.

Tree resin has several medicinal properties and can be used for a wide range of health issues. Below are some of the main ways that you can incorporate it into your medicine cabinet. 1.

2018年5月9日 · Tree sap serves to transport sugars and nutrients throughout all trees, but resin primarily exists to protect evergreen trees from injury, insects or pathogens.

2025年1月16日 · Resin forms in specialized cells within the tree’s bark or trunk and plays a critical role in the tree’s defense. When a tree is wounded—whether from a broken branch or an insect attack—it secretes resin to seal the injury, protecting itself from pathogens, fungi, and insects.

2018年3月17日 · Trees produce resins and sap that are protective, can prevent rot and seal trunk and limb cavities. Resin products are used for adhesives and aromatics.

2020年2月25日 · The gooey, amber-colored resin of pine and spruce trees—also known as pitch, which is different from the thin, watery sap—has been used to treat skin infections, insect bites, chapped hands, cuts, scrapes, eczema, burns and rashes.