Exploring the Diverse Benefits of Sweet Gum
                                
                                
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                                Extracts from the sweet gum tree have demonstrated antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant properties, validating centuries of traditional use. This often-maligned tree, known as Liquidambar styraciflua, offers a surprising array of benefits, from valuable lumber to key medicinal compounds.