The sap from sweet gum trees has been used for medicinal purposes and to make chewing gum since ancient times. The sweetgum is a deciduous tree commonly found in North America. Sweetgum sap flows under the bark. You may be able to find a spot where the bark has been torn off and the sap is accessible. If not, use a pocketknife to remove the bark from a small area. You'll see runny sap underneath.  Don't remove too much bark, or you'll damage the tree. Choose a spot high off the ground so that the area isn't accessible to animals. Over the course of a few days, the exposed sap will begin to harden into a gum. Come back to the spot after about 3 days to check it. If the sap is still runny, wait a few more days. If it's hard, it's ready to be made into gum. A pocketknife is a good tool for this. Catch the pieces of resin in your hand or a small container. Place the pieces in your mouth and enjoy your minimalist gum.
اعثر على شجرة اللبنى. اعثر على مكان يتواجد به صمغ الشجرة. انتظر حتى يتماسك الصمغ. اكشط الصمغ المتماسك من الشجرة. امضغ الصمغ.