Cinnamomum camphora is a subtropical tree species, mainly distributed in the south of the Yangtze River, and it is an evergreen tall tree of Catalpa in Lauraceae. Flowers in early summer, yellow-green, panicle, broad crown, lush foliage, shady everywhere, magnificent momentum, is an excellent street tree and shade tree.
Cinnamomum camphora has a unique feature. Although the bark is rough, the texture is very uniform, and there are no nodules of willow trees. The branch is divided into two and two into four. They won't cut corners or gild the lily. The crown is spherical in shape, drawing a beautiful curve in the sky.
The benefits of camphor tree:
1, Cinnamomum camphora can green the environment, beautify life and enjoy the cool in summer.
2. Cinnamomum camphora has the medicinal value of insect and moth prevention, mosquito repellent and detoxification.
3. The terpenoids such as bicyclic hydrocarbon, camphene, limonene and eugenol emitted by camphor tree have the ability to purify toxic air, have the functions of preventing cancer and insects, and filter out fresh and clean air, which makes people feel refreshed. Living in an environment with camphor trees for a long time will avoid suffering from many incurable diseases.
4, strong cold resistance, fast growth, dust absorption, water retention and strong air pollution resistance.
The scenery is beautiful, long and thick, with lush foliage, bright green leaves and evergreen seasons.
6. It has a beautiful tree shape and a unique fragrance, so it is also one of the commonly used materials for furniture (wood is of excellent quality, insect-resistant, water-resistant and moisture-resistant, and is used in construction, shipbuilding, furniture, cabinets, plates, carving, etc. ).
7. Cinnamomum camphora is the main raw material for producing camphor (camphor and camphor oil can be extracted. The main components of oil are camphor, terpinebicyclic hydrocarbon, camphene, limonene, eugenol, etc. Camphor is used in medicine, plastics, explosives, antisepsis and pesticides. camphor oil can be used as pesticides, mineral processing, soap making, fake paint and essence. Camphor can be extracted from fruits and used in industry.