Terebinth

Terebinth, or turpentine was a resin distillate used in industry.

Properties
Terebinth acted as a solvent and was highly poisonous. It had a strong bitter taste and distinctive, reeking smell.

Usages

 * Terebinth was widely used by artisans in the Realms for a variety of tasks, chief among them being the removal of paint.
 * Enamel was made through a combination of terebinth, silex, and pigments.
 * Varnish was made with terebinth and used to give fine wooden furniture and tools a protective finish.
 * Noxious, volatile substances such as terebinth be poured on or near an ankheg to induce a state of sleep.
 * Oil of fumbling could only be removed with a solvent such as alcohol and terebinth.