The trees are long-lived in their native environment, but can take 100 years or more before they come into reliable seed bearing. A very vigorous tree in Britain, capable of growing 1 metre per year when young. Plants have a deep taproot that anchors them firmly when growing in a windy site. Thrives in a light well-drained sandy or gravelly loam. References More on Other Uses Cultivation details Wood - light, soft, straight but coarse grained. Pitch can also be obtained from the resin and is used for waterproofing, as a wood preservative etc. This is used by violinists on their bows and also in making sealing wax, varnish etc. Rosin is the substance left after turpentine is removed. Turpentine has a wide range of uses including as a solvent for waxes etc, for making varnish, medicinal etc. Turpentine consists of an average of 20% of the oleo-resin and is separated by distillation. In general, trees from warmer areas of distribution give the higher yields. The resins are obtained by tapping the trunk, or by destructive distillation of the wood. Oleo-resins are present in the tissues of all species of pines, but these are often not present in sufficient quantity to make their extraction economically worthwhile. Yields a pitch, though it is not commercially important. The needles contain a substance called terpene, this is released when rain washes over the needles and it has a negative effect on the germination of some plants, including wheat. It has also been used to make eye drops to treat sore eyes.Ī tan or green dye is obtained from the needles. The dried sap powder has been eaten in the treatment of stomach gas, constipation, ulcers etc.
#Sugar pine skin#
Externally it is a very beneficial treatment for a variety of skin complaints, wounds, sores, burns, boils etc and is used in the form of liniment plasters, poultices, herbal steam baths and inhalers. It is also very beneficial to the respiratory system and so is useful in treating diseases of the mucous membranes and respiratory complaints such as coughs, colds, influenza and TB. It is a valuable remedy used internally in the treatment of kidney and bladder complaints and is used both internally and as a rub and steam bath in the treatment of rheumatic affections. The turpentine obtained from the resin of all pine trees is antiseptic, diuretic, rubefacient and vermifuge.
#Sugar pine professional#
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