Kino (plant)

Kino is the name of the plant gum produced from various plants and trees, obtained by incisions made in the trunk or stalk. Kinos are used in medicine and tanning, with astringent tannin compounds being a major active component. Kinos typically dry to an amber-like material, and are usually soluble in water. Hence, the use of kino in traditional remedies - Eucalyptus kino is used by Australian aborigines in a tea for treating colds

References

Further reading

• Jean H. Langenheim. Plant Resins: Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, and Ethnobotany (2003).