Gum Kino (Noun)
Meaning
A gum obtained from various tropical plants; used as an astringent and in tanning.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The local pharmacists would often recommend gum kino as a natural remedy for mouth sores and sore throats.
- Gum kino was also used by the villagers in tanning animal hides for shoe-making and other leather products.
- Historically, the resinous sap was collected by the indigenous people and dried into small crystals of gum kino.
- In some parts of the region, people traditionally used a mixture of water and powdered gum kino as an astringent for skin conditions.
- Due to its complex mixture of tannins and phenolic compounds, gum kino remains an essential component in the production of natural adhesives and bio-based polymers.