| Term | resin |
| Alternate Terms | plant resin; oleoresin; tree gum |
| Definition | Resin is a viscous aromatic substance secreted by plants and trees that hardens on exposure to air. It is used across healing traditions for its antimicrobial and preservative properties. |
| Category | botany |
| Context | Resins appear in herbal, TCM, and Ayurvedic remedies for respiratory and skin applications. |
| Etymology | From Latin resina meaning gum or sap from trees. |
| Examples | frankincense; myrrh; pine resin; dragon's blood |
| Related Terms | gum; latex; balsam; pitch; oleoresin |
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