Brief introduction of efficacy and function of Liquidambar formosana

Liquidambar formosana is a beautiful ornamental tree species, which is widely planted in southern China. Its trunk is straight, the tree body is tall and straight, the crown is broad, the branches and leaves are dense, and the autumn leaves are red, which is a famous autumn leaf tree species.

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Liquidambar formosana has high ornamental value, which can be planted alone or in clusters and groups in gardens. Liquidambar formosana is luxuriant in branches and leaves, which can absorb harmful substances in the air, release fresh oxygen, purify the air, and can also be used as shade trees, street trees and greening trees in factories and mining areas.

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Besides ornamental value, Liquidambar formosana has high medicinal value. The roots, leaves and fruits of Liquidambar formosana can be used as medicine, which has the effects of expelling wind and removing dampness, dredging collaterals and activating collaterals. Leaves are a good medicine to stop bleeding, and the fruit is called "Passepartout", which is an analgesic and diuretic medicine. Resin can also be used as medicine, which has the functions of detoxification, analgesia, hemostasis and granulation, and can be used as a substitute for storax.

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The wood of Liquidambar formosana has moderate hardness and is easy to process, and can be used to make all kinds of exquisite furniture or as building materials. In addition, Liquidambar formosana is an excellent mushroom raw material for cultivating edible fungi.

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To sum up, Liquidambar formosana is a precious tree species with ornamental, medicinal and practical value.

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