gum-resin
Sticky aromatic secretion
A gum-resin is a plant secretion that combines water-soluble gum with alcohol-soluble resin, yielding a substance that partially dissolves in either.
Frankincense, myrrh, and asafoetida are gum-resins, valued historically for incense, medicine, and embalming.
The hyphenated term reflects the dual nature of the material.
Aromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- asafoetidaDried aromatic gum resin
- masticAromatic resin or adhesive
- benzoinAromatic plant resin
incense · fragrance · smoke · burning · censer · church · temple · ceremony
Inflammatory vessel leakage
- oleoresinMixed plant secretion
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- ductTube conveying fluid
bark · tapping · incision · tree · shrub · plant · Commiphora · conifer
Largest peninsula on Earth
- SomaliaHorn of Africa nation
- OmanArabian Peninsula monarchy
- YemenSouthwestern Arabian Peninsula republic
- EthiopiaHorn of Africa nation
caravan · ancient · merchant · export · harvest · commodity · grading · tears
Following long-held customs
- AyurvedaTraditional Hindu healing practice
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- salveTopical healing preparation
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
poultice · remedy · healing · therapeutic · analgesic · antiseptic · embalming · apothecary
frankincense
Aromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- asafoetidaDried aromatic gum resin
- masticAromatic resin or adhesive
benzoin · incense · fragrance · smoke · burning · censer · church · temple · ceremony · ritual
exudate
Inflammatory vessel leakage
duct · bark · tapping · incision · tree · shrub · plant · Commiphora · conifer · wound
Arabia
Largest peninsula on Earth
- SomaliaHorn of Africa nation
- OmanArabian Peninsula monarchy
- YemenSouthwestern Arabian Peninsula republic
Ethiopia · caravan · ancient · merchant · export · harvest · commodity · grading · tears · quality
traditional
Following long-held customs
- AyurvedaTraditional Hindu healing practice
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- salveTopical healing preparation
tincture · poultice · remedy · healing · therapeutic · analgesic · antiseptic · embalming · apothecary · herbal