Question about ingesting pine sap...
Hey everyone,
I went on a hike yesterday with my partner here in central pa. We came across some pine trees that were freshly cut down; the PA Game Commission is doing some clearing/timbering on Line Mountain, in Northumberland county. We love to pick off the pine needles and smell that wonderful smell :-) But yesterday, one of the standing red pines, was bumped by one of the forest machines. It was bleeding sap. I do have prior military training, and I'm an avid watcher of survival shows, so I know about the pine needles, and the inner cambium layer. What I have never heard about.... ingesting/tasting the actual sap.
I learned in the military about the edibility test; so I placed a little red pine sap on my lip. I noticed a very bitter taste, and in my training, this means to not try any more. So my question: has anyone ever tasted pine sap? I'm talking raw, directly from the standing tree. After the bitter taste went away, my lips were sticky. Today I have been going to the bathroom a little more than usual; lol. I am wondering... is the raw pine sap actually poisonous?
Just curious. I know how valuable pine resin can be, especially when trying to start a fire. I'm wondering what you more experienced members think about this?
Post Note* We often chew on birch twigs and sassafras. I love the taste of these, especially if my water is running low. I have also eaten blackberries, but that's about it. I know... not to touch mushrooms/fungus, unless shown by an experienced bushman/woman.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Again, thanks for allowing me to ask and join this forum. I just joined today. I hope everyone has a great day.
