Acacia leaves cannot be fed to cattle.

The role of black locust

Ecological greening: The black locust has a shallow and developed root system, is easy to be blown down by wind, and has strong adaptability. It is an excellent sand-fixing and soil-preserving tree species. The Huanghuai River Basin in the North China Plain has a lot of large-scale afforestation, while other areas are mostly planted sparsely, often as street trees. As street trees, courtyard shade trees, and landscape trees. It has certain resistance to sulfur dioxide, chlorine, chemical smoke, etc. Therefore, it can be used for greening in factories, mining areas, etc.

Economic and medicinal uses: The material is hard and heavy, resistant to corrosion and wear, and is suitable for use as sleepers, vehicles, buildings, mine pillars and other materials; it grows quickly and has strong germination ability, making it a fast-growing firewood forest species; and It is an excellent nectar plant. Robinia locust leaves are excellent livestock and poultry feed. Protein can be extracted directly from the leaves for use in the food and feed industry. The fragrant flowers are a source of fine nectar and spices. The pollen is used in medicine as a stomachic and sedative. The seeds contain 12 to 13.9% oil. It is an important raw material for soaps and paints; the bark fibers are strong and shiny, easy to bleach and dye, and contain tannins, which can be used as raw materials for papermaking, weaving, and extracting tannin extract.

Usage and dosage of Robinia pseudoacacia

Oral administration: decoction, 3 to 5 yuan.

Contraindications of eating black locust

Use the appropriate amount of medicine.

Black locust buds and young leaves contain allergens. Phytotoxicity may occur due to factors such as improper cooking, excessive consumption, or exposure to sunlight after consumption.

The overall medicinal value of black locust is very high and has very good medicinal value. However, there are many issues that need to be paid attention to when using black locust as medicine. Because the ingredients of black locust contain allergens, people with special physiques need to use it with caution.