People have been closely interested in nature and especially plants since ancient times. In this context, they were used for food, fuel, medicine, etc. The knowledge about the medicinal use of plants from the past to the present has been transferred as medical folklore and their importance has begun to be better understood in modern times. Cedar (Cedrus libani A. Richard), one of these plants, is one of Turkey's most important endemic tree species. It is referred to as Lebanon Cedar or Taurus Cedar. Taurus Cedar is grown naturally in Lebanon, Syria, and the Cilician Taurus mountains of southern Anatolia or modern-day Turkey. The wood of Taurus Cedar, especially the heartwood, is quite biologically resistant to fungi and insect attacks. Due to its biological durability, this wood has been used extensively in the past to build various structures, such as temples, palaces, and ships. Moreover, the wood contains many different extractive materials that ensure its biological durability. Tar is one of the materials that can be extracted from Taurus Cedar wood, and this has been done for many years and continues today. The ancient Egyptians used this tar to mummify the corpses of their Pharaohs. In addition, cedar tar has been used to heal wounds in folk medicine. This study provides information about the traditional production of cedar tar, its properties, and its usage in folk medicine.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Engineering |
Journal Section | Derleme Makaleler |
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Early Pub Date | June 24, 2022 |
Publication Date | June 30, 2022 |
Submission Date | June 11, 2022 |
Acceptance Date | June 21, 2022 |
Published in Issue | Year 2022 Volume: 5 Issue: 1 |