Do you know the main uses of oleander?

Ornamental value

The leaves of oleander are like willows and bamboos, and its red flowers are brighter than peach blossoms. The corolla is pink to dark red or white and has a special fragrance. The flowering period is from June to October, and it is a famous ornamental flower.

Industrial Raw Materials

Oleander seeds

The oil content is 58.5%, which can be used to produce lubricating oil.

Textile Raw Materials

The stem bark fiber of oleander is an excellent raw material for blending.

Medicinal value

Modern medical research has shown that oleander leaves contain oleandrin, glycosides and other substances, and flowers contain digitalis glycosides, aglycones, peach glycosides and other ingredients. They have significant cardiotonic, diuretic, diaphoretic, emetic and analgesic effects, similar to those of digitalis, and belong to the class of chronic cardiac glycosides. Clinical reports show that the decoction of oleander was tried for heart failure caused by various reasons and achieved good results. Oleander is bitter, cold and poisonous. It can be used to treat heart disease, heart failure, amenorrhea, as well as injuries from falls, blood stasis, swelling and pain.

Environmental value

Oleander has the ability to resist smoke, dust, and poisons, purify the air, and protect the environment. The leaves of oleander have strong resistance to toxic and harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride, and chlorine that are toxic and harmful to the human body. According to measurements, potted oleander suffered only slight damage at a distance of 40 meters from the pollution source, and was basically harmless at a distance of 170 meters and could still bloom normally. The sulfur content of its leaves was more than 7 times higher than that of unpolluted plants. Even if oleander is covered with dust, it can still grow vigorously and is known as the "environmental guardian".