Popularization of Redwood Knowledge: Pharmacological Characteristics and Functions of Redwood

Redwood is a product of nature. It naturally grows in the deep forests of the tropics and subtropics. It absorbs the essence of the sun and the moon and collects the aura of the mountains and waters. It forms the characteristics of heavy wood, hard, thin and rare. Redwood is not only a good material for making high-end furniture, but also a treasure for human health care. The red wood contains health care elements. The following is a brief explanation of the pharmacological characteristics and functions of Hainan huanghuali, lobular rosewood, Siamese rosewood, and Burmese rosewood.

First, Hainan Huanghua Pear

Hainan huanghuali, the scientific name of scented Dalbergia, the scent of scented rosewood can make people smell scented and lower blood pressure, known as antihypertensive wood, "Compendium of Materia Medica", "Herbal Medicine", "Materia Medica" "Sparse" and other medical books have described the medical effects of Huanghua Pear. The scented oil obtained by distillation of the wood can be used as a flavoring agent on the perfume. The heartwood and the heartwood of the root can be used for medicinal purposes and are good analgesics.

Main functions:

1, oral administration, taking its heartwood into the drug orally, using wood chips to soak water, aroma, can lower blood pressure, blood lipids, attending rheumatism, low back pain, vomiting blood, heart and stomach pain, high blood pressure and other symptoms.

2, external application, the scent of the medicinal aroma, taste slightly bitter, burning aroma strong and oil out, add water to grind, liquid can treat a variety of pain, can also be applied externally, pain relief bleeding, is an excellent analgesic.

3, household, can make a deodorant. Pillow-filled pillows have the effect of relaxing the muscles and promoting blood circulation, especially for the elderly. As a health care, it is best to have utensils made of Hainan huanghuali, such as beds and chairs. When people sleep and raise their spirits, they are the most relaxed. The scent of the scent enters the body and reaches the lungs. In the long run, the bones and muscles are sore and full of blood.

Second, lobular rosewood

Lobular rosewood, the scientific name of sandalwood rosewood, lobular rosewood is known as the "king of wood", is also the only rosewood in the traditional concept. The red sandalwood can not be made into a material for a thousand years. The trunk is less twisted and straight, and there are many hollows. It is said that the "ten sandal and nine empty" said that the largest rosewood is only about 20 centimeters in diameter, and its preciousness can be imagined.

China is the country with the most applications of rosewood. The 34th volume of the Compendium of Materia Medica records: "Red sandalwood, salty, slightly cold, non-toxic; Indications: Hemostasis, pain relief, therapeutic drenching, and knife wounds." Due to the excellent wood quality and the slowness of the materials, the market value of the furniture made of lobular rosewood is getting higher and higher.

Main functions:

1, oral administration, oral decoction, attending the golden sore, pain relief and blood.

2, external application, has the effect of eliminating joint swelling and pain; white vinegar and red sandalwood mixed in the joints of the legs, can eliminate joint swelling and pain; red sandalwood is also very good for the stomach.

3, making furniture, the rosewood crumbs made into the pillow of the pillow, has a certain soothing effect on gastrointestinal diseases.

4, lobular rosewood is a rare Chinese medicine, recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica", red sandalwood can stop bleeding, relieve pain, regulate blood. So the face is long, the rosewood sawdust is applied to the skin, applied for 10 minutes every night, when the mask is the same, not only acne and the skin is bright and delicate. And after repeated sputum, the red sandalwood will emit a substance called "wood oxygen", which not only can play a refreshing role, but also promote cell regeneration and prevent the appearance of wrinkles.

5, bath, experienced carpenters often use this bath to bathe, to treat skin diseases. It is said that in the pharmacy for a long time before the Qing Dynasty, there were red sandalwood chips sold as medicinal materials. At the beginning of the last century, due to the shortage of red sandalwood materials, some pharmacies also sold the rosewood furniture into pieces.

Third, the red rosewood

Siamese rosewood, the scientific name of the Dalbergia, in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the red rosewood and lobular rosewood, huanghuali and known as the court's "three tribute wood."

Main functions:

1. The acidity of the red rosewood is strong and has a unique bactericidal effect. At the same time, the rosewood has the effect of preventing high blood pressure and high blood fat. More importantly, it is very strong and suitable for making tables and chairs.

2, rosewood furniture sits stable, not hard or cool, no smooth feeling, has a certain health care effect on the lumbar spine.

Fourth, Burmese rosewood

Burmese rosewood, scientific name big fruit rosewood, according to expert research, rosewood aroma can stabilize the central nervous system, has a comprehensive balance effect, can eliminate the emotional state of depression, extreme fatigue and worry, make people excited, refreshed. Therefore, bedroom furniture made of rosewood has certain health benefits for patients with insomnia.

Main functions:

1, oral administration, root, skin, stem and leaf medicine. It can be harvested all year round, fresh or dried. Promote blood circulation, phlegm and swelling. For bruises, lumbar muscle strain, rheumatoid arthralgia, postpartum bloody pain, vaginal discharge, mumps, filariasis.

2, external application, root skin external treatment of fractures; external treatment of burns and burns. And this wood also has the title of "Ten Miles Fragrance", which has the effect of sterilization and itching, such as mosquito bites. Using this sawdust to fry the water and apply the affected area can play a miraculous bactericidal and antipruritic effect.

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