pine resin

<h3 class="subhead Heading4a" itxtnodeid="518" itxtbad="1">Industrial Uses</h3>

<p itxtharvested="0" itxtnodeid="517">According to the University of California at <a id="itxthook1" class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.gardenguides.com/130404-pine-resin.html#" rel="nofollow">Los Angeles<img id="itxthook1icon" class="itxtrst itxtrstimg itxthookicon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png" /></a>, pine resin is used in the process of turpentine distillation. Pine resin is also used to make adhesives, asphalt, drive belts, grease, linoleum, oils, pine-oil cleaners, paper, paints, polishes, printing inks, putty, polyethylene, soaps, varnish and waxes.</p>

<h3 class="subhead Heading4a" itxtnodeid="516" itxtbad="1">Cosmetic and Medicinal Uses</h3>

<p itxtharvested="0" itxtnodeid="515">Pine resin is used in cosmetics. It is a common ingredient in mascaras, lipsticks, foundations, creams and other cosmetics including sunscreen. In medicine, pine resin is used to make dental cement and ulcer bandages. It is also used in periodontal packings and in veterinary medications. According to Scents of Earth, pine resin is used for urinary tract infections, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, respiratory infections and muscle aches in natural medicine.</p>