Hwangchil has been called as 'ginseng tree' and belong to Araliaceae family, it only grows in southern coast and Jeju island of Korea. Japan also grows Hwangchil but only for landscaping purpose, can not secrete sap. China also had had Hwangchil but became extinct before Jiading period (1208-1224). From Baiji Era started to export ginseng, Hwangchil to China and Japan and Hwangchil widely used in the palace to paint armor, weapons and jewelry. Hwangchil’s bark does not crack, leaves are smooth with a shiny green color, sap picks from the bark has brilliant gold color, and Hwangchil’s benzion is able to calm nerves.

Hwangchil’s sap does not only exude benzoin but also can be used as a coating or dye. Picked shiny golden Hwangchil’s
sap exudes benzoin with no side effects, it is the best paint for interior furnishings.

Hwangchil coating has strong heat and water resistance, and durability, due to its water-resistance, sometimes Hwangchil
are stored in water. Furniture and handicrafts that have been painted Hwangchil can preserve more than millennium.

Hwangchil sap also does not be corroded by pests, rust, and it can absorb radio waves, and block ultraviolet light.
Thus Hwangchil sap can be developed into various products such as insect repellent fabrics, and perfume.