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= Gamboge
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Gamboge is a deep yellow to brown resin obtained from the juice of several species of trees belonging to the genus *Homalomena* and * Garcinia*, particularly *Garcinia hanburyi*. The resin has been used for centuries in various applications, including art, medicine, and traditional practices. In art, gamboge is prized as a pigment due to its vibrant yellow color and transparency. Historically, it has been used in watercolors and oil paints.