The followings points highlight the three main types of wood. The types are: 1. Sissoo 2. Sal 3. Teak. Type # 1. Sissoo (Hindi – Shisham): Botanical Name: Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. Family: Papilionaceae 1. A large-sized tree planted along roadsides for shade and for its precious wood. 2. It ranks amongst the finest Indian woods used for cabinet and furniture works. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Canada balsam and asafetida types of oleoresins. Type # 1. Canada Balsam: Botanical Name: Abies balsamea Family: Pinaceae 1. This is an oleoresin, obtained from a coniferous plant (Abies balsamea). 2. On the bark of the stem, the resin collects in small amounts in elongated blisters. 3. The balsam is a yellowish [...]
The following points highlight the top two spices obtained from bark. The spices are: 1. Cassia China 2. Indian Cassia. Spice # 1. Cassia China: Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees.; English—Cassia China; Family—Lauraceae. Cassia China is obtained from C. aromaticum Nees cultivated in China. The bark is the regular cassia China of commerce. Because of its brittle nature, much of the bark [...]