What are the uses of the camphor tree? A detailed guide to its latest uses

The camphor tree is also known as camphor tree, camphor wood, stinking camphor, black camphor, etc. It is an evergreen large tree of the genus Cinnamomum in the Lauraceae family, reaching up to 30 m in height and up to 3 m in diameter. It is often cultivated as an excellent landscaping tree, street tree and shade tree. It is produced in the southern and southwestern provinces and regions of China, and is also distributed in Vietnam, Korea and Japan. It is often introduced and cultivated in other countries. It has extremely high cultivation value. Let us take a look below at what the uses of the camphor tree are!

The economic value of the camphor tree

The roots, wood, branches and leaves of the camphor tree can all be used to extract camphor and camphor oil. Camphor is used in medicine, plastics, explosives, preservation and insecticide, while camphor oil can be used as a raw material for pesticides, ore dressing, soap making, varnish and essences. The wood is of high quality, resistant to insect pests and tolerant of water and moisture, and is used for construction, shipbuilding, furniture, boxes and cabinets, boards and carving. The camphor tree has a special fragrance that can repel insects, so it almost does not need gardeners to spray pesticides. The seeds of the camphor tree can be made into pillows.

The landscaping value of the camphor tree

The camphor tree has dense branches and leaves, a large and shady crown, and a majestic tree form. It can absorb smoke and dust, conserve water, fix soil and prevent sand, and beautify the environment. It is an excellent tree species for urban greening and is widely used as a shade tree, street tree, shelterbelt and scenic forest, and is often used for garden ornament. When planted in clumps, groups or singly in lawns, or used as a background tree, it is majestic and spectacular. Because it is relatively resistant to many toxic gases, has a strong ability to absorb and retain dust, and can absorb harmful gases, it is often used in cities and industrial and mining areas.

The medicinal value of the camphor tree

Camphor tree bark has the effect of promoting the flow of qi and treats ulcers of the lower limbs. Camphor fruit has the effect of relieving exterior syndrome and reducing fever, and treats high fever and colds, measles, whooping cough, dysentery and other conditions. Camphor tree root has the effect of regulating qi and invigorating blood and removing rheumatism, and treats vomiting and diarrhea, distending pain in the heart and abdomen, rheumatic arthralgia, traumatic injuries and other conditions. Camphor wood has the effect of dispelling rheumatism, promoting qi and blood circulation and benefiting the joints, and treats distending pain in the heart and abdomen, beriberi, gout, scabies, traumatic injuries and other conditions. Camphor tree leaves have the effect of dispelling wind, removing dampness, relieving pain and killing insects, and treat rheumatic bone pain, traumatic injuries, scabies and other conditions.