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Long known as a sticky substance applied to baseball bats to help hitters get a secure grip, pine tar has medicinal benefits that go beyond improving a batting average.
Identification
Pine tar results when pine wood undergoes carbonization due to extreme temperatures. Heat and pressure are applied to the wood in a closed container, with the end products being pine tar and charcoal.
Identification
Pine tar is a thick, sticky material. It's typically brown and has a pungent odor.
Function
Pine tar possesses antiseptic properties. It can be used as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent. Pine wood also retains its oil during the carbonization process, so pine tar is also effective as a skin moisturizer.
Uses
Pine tar can treat various skin conditions, including acne, eczema and psoriasis. It can also treat inflammations from poison ivy, insect bites and sunburn.
Types
Pine tar is used in manufacture of soaps, shampoos and lotions for easier application.
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