This tree’s (Pinon edulis) nuts are highly nutritious and were a staple of Native Americans. The tree’s resin (also called trementina) is renowned as a salve to heal all sorts of wounds, including abscesses, abrasions, bruises and inflammation. It is an important wilderness survival tool because of its ability to treat wounds and injuries.
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