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Abstract : Summary Bio-epoxy resins are considered as a green alternative for hazardous commercial epoxy resins derived mostly by the condensation of bisphenols and epichlorohydrin. Being a renewable source and environmental friendly material, these bio-epoxies are interesting material combinations for investigation. Bio-based thermosetting resins are getting wider attention, and the synthesis and utilization of these bio-resins are challenging and peculiar. In this chapter, a brief introduction of different types of bio-epoxies such as natural oil-based, phenolic-based, natural rubber-based, lignin-based, etc., are discussed. More focus is given to the rheological properties of the bio-based epoxies owing to its significance in manufacturing. A separate section for rheology of bio-epoxy-based composites and blends is presented, where different works of researchers are mentioned in a comprehensive way.