Beyond food, the honey locust has long been valued for its strong, durable wood. Highly resistant to rot, it was traditionally used for fence posts, tools, and basic construction. Its toughness made it especially useful in outdoor settings where other woods would decay quickly.
In traditional and homemade practices, parts of the honey locust were sometimes used as natural cleaners or mild soaps. The pods and bark contain compounds that can produce a light lather when mixed with water. While this use is uncommon today, it reflects how people once relied on local plants for everyday household needs.
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