Southern Tar Oil 100ml

Where is tar extracted from?

Tar is extracted from some organic materials such as oil, wood, coal, and peat, by destructive distillation.

Types of tar

There are many different types of tar, which vary in their components, properties, and various uses.

Coal tar

Coal tar is a by-product of the coal gas and coke production process, and consists of a thick black liquid.

The process of obtaining tar is done by placing heated coal in closed iron vessels, then the gas resulting from the evaporation is placed in pipes that are later circulated with cooling water, to produce coal tar that contains benzene, naphthalene, phenol, and many other organic chemicals.

There are many properties that distinguish coal tar. It is insoluble, its boiling point ranges between 200-250 degrees Celsius, its density is very thick, and it has a strange smell. Coal tar is used in the manufacture of paints and synthetic dyes.

Coal tar is used in road construction, paving, and winter fireplaces, because it is highly flammable.

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pine tar

Pine tar is a sticky liquid substance with a pleasant smell. This type of wood is extracted from pine trees by destructive distillation of pine tree aromas. Wood tar or pine tar can also be used to obtain many oils such as creosote, which is used as a preservative to protect wood from harsh winter conditions. Wood tar is also used in the cosmetics industry.

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Health benefits of tar

Tar and tar oil are substances that have multiple benefits and uses, especially in the fields of hair and body care, and health fields in general.

Tar for hair

Tar can be used to treat many hair problems. Coal tar or wood tar is used to make medicated shampoos to treat dandruff and dry scalp.

Tar oil for hair

There are several benefits of tar oil extracted from wood, including:

It treats scalp itching caused by fungi, as tar oil is an antiseptic and bacteria killer.

It prevents hair loss and makes it healthier and shinier.

It accelerates hair growth and lengthens it.

It moisturizes the scalp.

It works to get rid of lice and remove dandruff.

Tar for eczema and skin diseases

It helps in treating skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis, and treating some types of bacterial and fungal infections such as foot itching, because it has anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties.

Tar is also used as a medicine to treat itching, peeling, and cracks resulting from some skin diseases.

Tar for insects

Wood tar relieves the itching caused by insect bites.