Guaiacum Officinale
The wood of this tree is called Lignum Vitae. A resin, called gum guaiacum, exudes from the stem, and is otherwise obtained from the wood by artificial means. It is of a greenish-brown color, with a b...
The wood of this tree is called Lignum Vitae.
A resin, called gum guaiacum, exudes from the stem, and is
otherwise obtained from the wood by artificial means. It is of a
greenish-brown color, with a balsamic fragrance, and is
remarkable for the changes of color it undergoes when brought into
contact with various substances. Gluten gives it a blue tint:
nitric acid and chlorin change it successively to green, blue, and
brown. The resin is used medicinally as also are the bark and
wood.
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