The main value of the strychnos nux vomica

1. Basic characteristics

Before introducing the main value of the strychnos nux vomica, the editor will first introduce its basic characteristics to you, so that friends who have never seen it can have a preliminary understanding of it. The strychnos nux vomica is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. The trunk is very thick, the bark is gray with small foamy protrusions on it, and the small branches are covered with coarse hairs. The leaves are 5 to 7 cm long and 2.5 to 4 cm wide. The petals are oval-oblong in shape. The flowers grow in the leaf axils. It is monoecious, and the fruit is pear-shaped, with purple and pink colors. It blooms in spring.

2. Main Value

Now you may have a little understanding of the strychnos nux vomica tree, so what are its main values? The editor summarizes the following points:

1. Practical value

In Yunnan Province, some ethnic minorities use the bark of the strychnos nux vomica tree to make blankets, mattresses and clothes. They first beat the bark with a wooden stick several times until the bark fibers and wood are separated. Then they soak the bark fibers in water for about a month. This can effectively remove the toxic substances in it and make the bark fibers softer and more elastic. Blankets and mattresses made from the strychnos nux vomica tree are very soft, comfortable and durable. They will generally not break down after being used for decades. Clothes made from it are also very light and very warm to wear.

2. Medicinal value

There is a special substance in the leaves of the strychnos nux vomica that can be extracted and has significant therapeutic effects in treating heart disease and high blood pressure. In addition, its venom can also help women treat breast diseases, and the effect is very good. There are more medicinal values ​​that are still being studied.

Finally, the editor would like to remind everyone that although the main value of the strychnos nux vomica tree cannot be underestimated, its toxicity is really high and you must be careful!