Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. is a rare specialty in China and one of the ancient tree species that survived the Quaternary Glacier Period. It has three major uses: ornamental, industrial raw materials and medicine.
First, the value of landscaping. Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. is one of the excellent trees for landscaping because of its strong adaptability and lax requirements on soil. Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. is selected for its straight trunk, strong upright, as high as10-20m, dense crown, large shade area, gray bark, taupe, dark green leaves, beautiful and harmonious appearance, few pests and diseases, and excellent air purification. Modern designers advocate planting 3-5 plants in gardens for public places such as botanical gardens, parks and courtyards. Not only beautify the environment, but also purify the air, and get extremely high income. At the same time, making tea with Eucommia leaves every year can prolong life.
Second, the industrial value. Eucommia ulmoides rubber is a good insulating material, which is resistant to acid and alkali, and is not easy to be acidified and corroded by seawater. Chinese scientist Yan Ruifang has developed a synthetic Eucommia ulmoides rubber with good elasticity, which is superior to natural rubber. Make tires. In medicine, Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. is also used to make prosthetic sleeves, which are as durable as gypsum and are not afraid of falling. Seeds contain a lot of oil and are used in industry. Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. is hard, white and striped, does not become warped or cracked, and is not eaten by insects. It can be used as furniture, farm tools, vehicles, boats and decorations.
Third, the medicinal value. Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. in Shennong's compendium of materia medica can strengthen bone, nourish liver and kidney, benefit waist and knees, and remove soreness. Long-term service makes you fit and age-resistant, and you will become immortal. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. can prevent miscarriage, lower blood pressure, soothe the nerves and resist aging. Li Shizhen elaborated in the Compendium of Materia Medica that Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. is purple in color, sweet and pungent in taste, and mild in nature. Gan can tonify, Xin can moisten, so it can tonify the liver and kidney. In 1980s, Professor Hu Xiuying, an American Chinese, listed Eucommia ulmoides as a tonic. Through chemical analysis and pharmacological research, Eucommia ulmoides is rich in vitamin E, carotene, vitamin B 1, B2 and trace elements such as copper, iron, phosphorus, boron and zinc. Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. has a lasting antihypertensive effect. Fried Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. is more effective and has a good effect on atherosclerosis, but it should be used with caution for patients with coronary heart disease. Soaking method: shred and fry with salt or husband's skin until it turns black and broken.
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