202. Liquidambar.—Sweet gum.
Botanical name:
202. LIQUIDAMBAR.—SWEET GUM. A balsam exuding spontaneously or from incisions made in the trunk of Liquidam'bar styraci'flua. Habitat: Southern United States and Central America. It is a pale yellowish, opaque liquid of honey-like consistence, or thick, golden brown, solidifying on exposure to a transparent, amber-colored mass, which softens at the heat of the hand; odor storax-like; taste aromatic and pungent. Stimulant expectorant, mostly used in the manufacture of chewing-gum.
