Gleditsia sinensis is full of treasures. First, the fruit of Gleditsia sinensis has the effects of expelling wind and dampness, stopping headache and killing insects. Gleditsia sinensis, the fruit endosperm of Gleditsia sinensis, has the function of resolving phlegm and diuresis; Gleditsia sinensis is also a good Chinese herbal medicine, which has the effect of pulling out poison and expelling pus. Gleditsia sinensis seeds, as seeds of Gleditsia sinensis, have the effects of clearing away heat, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, and promoting digestion. Finally, the leaves, roots and stems of Gleditsia sinensis also have the effects of relieving cough, eliminating phlegm and killing insects.

Characteristics of Gleditsia sinensis

Gleditsia sinensis, alias Gleditsia sinensis, Gleditsia sinensis, Gleditsia sinensis, Gleditsia sinensis, Gleditsia sinensis, Gleditsia sinensis and Gleditsia sinensis, belongs to Gleditsia of Sumeriaceae.

Gleditsia sinensis is a familiar tree species, which is widely distributed in all provinces and regions south of Hebei Province in China. It is mostly cultivated in plains, valleys and hills, and some places are wild.

Use of Gleditsia sinensis

Gleditsia sinensis is characterized by tall trunk, majestic posture and branches on conical spikes. Its pod band is obvious and easy to identify. It is a good greening, timber and economic tree species. Therefore, Gleditsia sinensis is a multi-purpose tree species, which can be said to be a treasure with high utilization value.

Economic tree species

According to research, Gleditsia sinensis seeds are rich in galactomannan gum and protein. This galactomannan gum has unique rheological properties and can be used as thickener, stabilizer, adhesive, gelling agent, dispersant and so on. Widely used in oil drilling, food and medicine, textile printing and dyeing, building coatings, wood processing, paper making, pesticides and so on.

The content of protein in Gleditsia sinensis waste is higher than 30%, which is a high-quality feed raw material and a raw material for extracting green protein.

Gleditsia sinensis shell contains Gleditsia sinensis, which has great foaming property and foaming stability. It has the functions of foaming, emulsification, decontamination, impermeability and anti-inflammation. Rural people used to wash clothes.

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Medicinal value

Its pods, seeds and thorns can be used medicinally. Pods have expectorant and diuretic effects; Seeds can be used as medicine to treat tinea and constipation; Gleditsia sinensis can promote blood circulation and treat tinea sores.

According to the research, Gleditsia sinensis contains triterpenoid saponin, tannin, wax alcohol, stigmasterol, sitosterol and other components, which has the function of eliminating phlegm and inducing resuscitation.

In addition, saponins contained in Gleditsia sinensis have anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer effects. Moreover, Gleditsia sinensis is also the raw material for making pesticides. Boiled fruits and leaves can control pests such as red spiders.

Excellent timber tree species

Its wood is hard, corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant, yellow-brown or mixed with red stripes, and it is a good wood for making handicrafts, furniture, vehicles and agricultural tools.

Good ecological tree species

Drought resistance and water saving, developed root system, wide adaptability and strong resistance, can be used as shelter forest and soil and water conservation tree species, as well as urban and rural landscape tree species and road greening tree species.