What is Eucalyptus used for?

Eucalyptus is also known as white diesel tree, Mang tree, Gali, large leaf eucalyptus, etc., for the myrtle family eucalyptus plants collectively, the origin is mainly in Australia, introduced to all parts of the world in the 19th century, to 2012 there are 96 countries or regions have cultivated, with medicinal, economic and other values, let's take a look at what use eucalyptus has!

Edible Value of Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus roots can be eaten and used for water, eucalyptus is also used as fuel in some places, and many eucalyptus leaves can be used as feed.

The Medical Value of Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is slightly pungent, slightly bitter and mild. It has the functions of dispelling wind and clearing away fever, inhibiting bacteria and diminishing inflammation, antisepsis and relieving itching. It is indicated for preventing influenza, epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, acute and chronic pyelonephritis, nephritis, dysentery and filariasis. It is used externally to treat burns and scalds, cellulitis, mastitis, furuncle, erysipelas, paddy field dermatitis, skin itching, tinea pedis, etc.

Economic Value of Eucalyptus

1, wood processing: China has successfully developed high-performance eucalyptus wood reconstituted wood, eucalyptus wood laminated wood, bamboo eucalyptus composite materials, thick core eucalyptus solid wood composite board and formaldehyde free eucalyptus plywood manufacturing technology, the comprehensive utilization rate of eucalyptus can be increased to more than 90%. Eucalyptus not only brings value to industry, but also brings economic benefits to other industries.

2, papermaking raw materials: eucalyptus papermaking as early as the early 20th century has begun, the average fiber length of 0.75~1.30 mm, color, density and extract ratio are suitable for pulping, there are many large paper mills with eucalyptus manufacturing production kraft paper and printing paper. The cellulose in eucalyptus wood can be made into dissolved pulp and then processed into rayon with considerable success.

3. Essential oil extraction: Eucalyptus blue and eucalyptus straight stem are the main varieties used to extract eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptus oil contains eucalyptus alcohol, which is a colorless or pale yellow liquid with irritating cool fragrance. It is mainly used in toothpaste, mouthwash, food and medicine.

4. Gold exploration: Australia scientists have used X-rays to find trace amounts of gold in eucalyptus leaves, believed to be the first time humans have found naturally occurring gold in organisms. But the researchers said the amount of gold in the leaves was so small that 500 eucalyptus trees growing in gold fields might have enough gold in their leaves to make a wedding ring, so the discovery would not bring wealth to gold seekers. However, scientists say the discovery could help people explore for gold in a greener and cheaper way.