164 - What’s the difference between tree sap and tree pitch?
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- 164 - What’s the difference between tree sap and tree pitch?
There’s a lot of different fluids that flow through your body, and it’s the same with plants. Pine trees have sap which is a mixture of water and minerals that come up from its roots through the xylem tubes, as well as sugar that comes down from the leaves through their phloem tubes.
Pine pitch, on the other hand, is a sticky substance that a pine tree produces when a wound is formed. It is a defense mechanism that wards of bugs and critters like bark beetles and termites!
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This is going straight on to my resume :) Thank you for the infotainment.
Haha! That's funny. :)
I recently cut down a spruce tree for a customer and I’m a woodworker so naturally I took majority of the big log home. Upon cutting it open I’ve found several pockets and collected it with a butter knife. Very syrupy and when I got big pockets it was so pristine and almost resembled lemon curd in color and consistency. Is this pitch or sap?
I’m wondering what other uses I can use it for other than fire. I’ve collected a pretty decent jar full of it. Smells phenomenal.
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It sounds like what you've collected is likely pitch, especially considering its thicker, syrupy consistency and the fact that you found it in pockets within the tree. Sap is usually more fluid and runs through the tree’s vascular system, whereas pitch is the more solidified, resinous substance that trees produce as a protective response to injury. The lemon curd color and pristine quality are classic characteristics of pitch from certain trees like spruce.
In terms of uses beyond fire, pitch has historically been used for:
Waterproofing: You can use it to seal wooden surfaces, leather, or even homemade containers. It has great adhesive and sealing properties.
Adhesive: Mixed with ash or charcoal, pitch can be turned into a strong adhesive, useful for woodworking or tool repair.
Crafts: Some use it to make varnish or resin-based art. Its scent can be harnessed for natural air fresheners, candles, or even homemade incense.
Medicinal Uses: Spruce pitch has been used in traditional medicine as a salve for wounds or burns because of its antiseptic properties. Just be cautious and do your research before using it for health purposes.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video-sounds like you’ve found a great material to work with!
@@labratacademy Thank you so much for getting back to me! Sure does have a lot of uses that were beyond me. I’m really curious about the health and waterproofing aspects.
The fact it has anti microbial properties is really fascinating.
Again, thank you so much for sharing and getting back to me. Really appreciate your time!
Now I need to go learn how to make some of these things. Curious about its application with varnish too! Should smell phenomenal wherever it’s used!
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@@dwainetyncompany You're so very welcome. And thank you for your support. :) For information on how to use or make any of the things I listed, I suggest trying out ChatGPT. That's actually where I found all the information I just gave you. :) It's not longer how smart you are. The question is do you know where to find the answers to all the questions you have. Google used to be my go-to, but now I've found that ChatGPT is a great resource... for now. I wish you the best. It sounds like you have your hands full. :)
Thank you that's helpful 😊
You're very welcome. :)
Great info. Yes He is amazing. 🥰
Really cool to learn and you explained it very clearly. Thank you!
I agree. Botany is really cool. Thank you for sharing your passion.
I think it’s nature that’s amazing rather than science👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I could add to that by saying that our "Creator" is so amazing!!! :)
Like helichrusym is the closest I can describe it if you've never smelled cedar before. It's delicious.
I've smelled cedar. That's amazing. :)
You stay pitch keeps bugs away can you use it as a bug repellent to keep bugs away from humans that would be interesting to do they use pitch in bug spray or wat not ❤❤❤❤❤❤ would love to know ❤❤
That's a great question. I'm going to hypothesize here... the bugs that are attracted to trees are different than the bugs that are attracted to humans. So we would need a different type of repellent. Mosquitos and ticks are looking for blood, while aphids are looking for sap, and termites are looking for wood. I love the way your mind thinks. :)
What type of sap/pitch can you chew??
Wow! Great question. I just looked it up and it is pitch from fir, spruce, pine and mesquite trees that you want to try. Looks for the pitch coming out of the injured tree. You’ll also want to make sure the pitch is so hard that it cracks into pieces when you break it. If it sticks to your teeth when you chew it, find a harder piece. Black Spruce even has a Bubble Gum flavor. I think I might have to do a video on this. 😍 I found my info here. wildfoodgirl.com/2021/wild-chewing-gum/
Thanks for helping me find amazing info about creation! 🎉❤👍🫶
Can u use it to start your camp fire?
Yes! Both pitch and sap are flammable and are helpful for lighting fires. When starting fires it's helpful to find wood with a lot of sap or pitch.
Thank you for explaining…
Yes, God is amazing. Keeping us knowledgeable, if we want to learn.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching... AND COMMENTING. :)
@@dee-jae9989 I am so excited to hear that you attribute creation's amazing-ness to God! :) He's such a creative Creator. :)
I just harvest it about 5 g of Cyprus resin, and I love burning it as incense just like you would with frankincense over a hot coal
That's a fun idea. How does it smell?
Sap has water, Pitch does not?
Great info. Thanks for sharing. ❤
@@beckycook4330 It was a Question.
Sap has more water than pitch. Pitch will need some water to enable it to flow. @@TheDustysix