http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/05/traditional-keruing-resin-extraction-by-the-orang-asal-of-malaysia/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:53:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/05/traditional-keruing-resin-extraction-by-the-orang-asal-of-malaysia/#comment-2626 Keong Thu, 05 May 2011 21:57:23 +0000 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=781#comment-2626 Hi David...thank you for your message. Yes, traditionally this is a prized oil. Unlike other Keruing oil that solidifies, oil from this particular species can be kept in almost liquid form, making it easier to work with. It is used to light nights (like candles) as well as for dugout canoe repairs (but to be mixed with other materials) back when no other form of transportation is available. Hi David…thank you for your message. Yes, traditionally this is a prized oil. Unlike other Keruing oil that solidifies, oil from this particular species can be kept in almost liquid form, making it easier to work with. It is used to light nights (like candles) as well as for dugout canoe repairs (but to be mixed with other materials) back when no other form of transportation is available.

]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/05/traditional-keruing-resin-extraction-by-the-orang-asal-of-malaysia/#comment-2621 David Tue, 03 May 2011 22:11:07 +0000 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=781#comment-2621 Had some keruing wood panelling which has been removed and most of it cut for firewood - that IS a waste! When put on the fire the resin/oil comes out in large amounts. Is there any other use for this oil? Had some keruing wood panelling which has been removed and most of it cut for firewood – that IS a waste!
When put on the fire the resin/oil comes out in large amounts.
Is there any other use for this oil?

]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/05/traditional-keruing-resin-extraction-by-the-orang-asal-of-malaysia/#comment-2464 Keong Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:38:10 +0000 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=781#comment-2464 Hi Brian...thank you for your kind words. Yes, it is an amazing tree that Keruing. Come visit us and we can go see the fire breathing tree together :) Hi Brian…thank you for your kind words. Yes, it is an amazing tree that Keruing. Come visit us and we can go see the fire breathing tree together

]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/05/traditional-keruing-resin-extraction-by-the-orang-asal-of-malaysia/#comment-2461 Brian Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:00:44 +0000 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=781#comment-2461 I just spent a few hours reading through your old blog posts - excellent information and experiences. This post takes the cake, though. This huge, old tree with its flaming mouth - amazing stuff. Thanks for putting this together! I just spent a few hours reading through your old blog posts – excellent information and experiences. This post takes the cake, though. This huge, old tree with its flaming mouth – amazing stuff. Thanks for putting this together!

]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/05/traditional-keruing-resin-extraction-by-the-orang-asal-of-malaysia/#comment-810 Keong Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:14:35 +0000 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=781#comment-810 Hi Pokokkayu...l know the feeling. But the Semelais have been living in tandem with the forest around Lake Bera for more than 600 years. The Keruing oil is an important part of their survival back then. The techniques they use as demonstrated does not harm the tree. A tree 'belongs' to a family for generations. The burning is controlled and merely to 'stimulate' the excretion of the Keruing oil. Hi Pokokkayu…l know the feeling. But the Semelais have been living in tandem with the forest around Lake Bera for more than 600 years. The Keruing oil is an important part of their survival back then. The techniques they use as demonstrated does not harm the tree. A tree ‘belongs’ to a family for generations. The burning is controlled and merely to ’stimulate’ the excretion of the Keruing oil.

]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/05/traditional-keruing-resin-extraction-by-the-orang-asal-of-malaysia/#comment-809 pokokkayu Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:15:34 +0000 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=781#comment-809 Interesting..but I feel sympathy to the tree..is there any other way to get the resin..instead of burning it like that.. Interesting..but I feel sympathy to the tree..is there any other way to get the resin..instead of burning it like that..

]]> http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/2009/05/traditional-keruing-resin-extraction-by-the-orang-asal-of-malaysia/#comment-455 JP Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:18:26 +0000 http://www.my-rainforest-adventures.com/?p=781#comment-455 Very interesting, knowing how black the nights are in the jungle i can understand how precious this resource is, thanks for sharing :>) Very interesting, knowing how black the nights are in the jungle i can understand how precious this resource is, thanks for sharing :>)

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