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WHITE PINE RESIN
One of the thrills of exploring the plants in my local materia medica is stocking the first aid kit with locally sourced herbal preparations. Here in New England we are blessed with more than our fair share of evergreen trees, and in particular an abundant helping of white pine (Pinus strobus). The bark, leaves, and even cones of these trees can be beneficial for edible and herbal uses. And that sticky pine resin we’ve all gotten on our skin and clothes at some point? It’s not just an annoyance, it’s beneficial in our first aid kits, too!