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Resin, Gum & Sap

Pine Resin / Pitch

Traditional and preclinical antimicrobial evidence; used topically.

Benefits

Key compounds

Abietic acidterpenesrosin compounds

May help with

Best for these goals

Wound careskin (topical)

How to use it

Salves; drawing poultices; never ingested raw

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

TOPICAL ONLY — do not ingest raw resin. Can cause contact dermatitis. Flammable.
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