EUCALYPTUS IS A USEFUL WOOD TREE

The magic of the eucalyptus tree

1. Eucalyptus wood body
Eucalyptus wood: often used to make tables and chairs, water hyacinths, doors, beds, paper making...  is very diverse and rich in designs, styles, and colors.

Types of eucalyptus wood:

Eucalyptus wood is often classified by type based on color and grain. According to statistics, there are more than 700 species in the world, of which there are 10 types in Vietnam. Below is some more detailed information about the characteristics of the most popular types.

Eucalyptus wood

Red eucalyptus wood: scientific name is Eucalyptus robusta, often grows in pure forests. This species is distributed in many places across the country due to its ability to withstand harsh weather. This is one of the most beautiful types of eucalyptus wood with a light red color so it is often used to produce handicrafts.

White eucalyptus wood: Belonging to the genus Eucalyptus, white eucalyptus is also known by the scientific name Eucalyptus camaldulensis. According to the assessment standards of the Ministry of Agriculture, this type of wood is classified in group VI with soft properties and poor strength. When using white eucalyptus, pay attention to its susceptibility to warping and termites.

Twisted eucalyptus wood: Twisted eucalyptus wood cannot be used directly after being harvested because the surface has not been treated. It takes about 1-2 weeks to keep the wood in a cool place to reduce warping and twisting. This type of wood is often used to make products such as chairs, tables, cabinets and decorations.

Lemon eucalyptus wood: The scientific name of lemon eucalyptus is Eu.Citriodora. This is a soft, light yellow wood that is easy to process and is very suitable for furniture production. The price of lemon eucalyptus is very cheap, bringing quick economic efficiency. In addition, this type of wood has a natural aroma that is very good for health, so it is also widely used in medicine.

Rainbow eucalyptus wood: Rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) is a giant tree distributed mainly in the Northern Hemisphere. This species' preferred habitat is in tropical forests with lots of rain. This color layer is completely natural due to the tree's annual bark change. Rainbow eucalyptus wood is mainly used to make pulp for paper production. There are also some people who love the uniqueness and plant them as ornamental plants. In addition, they can be used to create new products in unique styles.

2. Eucalyptus leaves and bark in Medicine
Eucalyptus leaves and bark are an oriental medicine with high value for human health. The leaves have a sweet taste, aroma, warmth, and have the effect of dispersing sweat, ventilation, detoxification, and eliminating rheumatism.... Traditional medicine documents and some modern medical research have shown that eucalyptus leaves and bark have the ability to effectively prevent and treat many diseases such as:

– Treatment of respiratory diseases: Leaves and essential oils extracted from eucalyptus have been used for generations to treat respiratory diseases. In particular, it has the effect of reducing mucus and thick phlegm in the neck due to respiratory tract inflammation. For common colds or flu symptoms, eucalyptus leaf extract also has the ability to warm and treat effectively.

– Reduce anxiety and stress: Stress greatly affects health, emotions and work performance. Therefore, as soon as you are stressed, you should drink a cup of eucalyptus tea to reduce anxiety and stress and improve your body condition.

– Improves the immune system: If your immune system is showing signs or is at risk of weakening as a result of injury or illness, eucalyptus tea can act as a natural stimulant to improve the immune system. Using eucalyptus leaves to make tea is also very simple. You just need to brew it like normal dry tea and drink it to help your body avoid attacks from bacteria such as E. coli or yeasts that cause infections.

– Good for the skin: Natural antibacterial properties make eucalyptus and its extracts ideal for protecting the skin. In particular, thanks to its strong antibacterial properties and the presence of cineole compounds, eucalyptus essential oil is very useful in treating skin infections.

– Diabetes control and prevention: Some studies have shown that processing eucalyptus leaves into tea can be considered an effective blood sugar stabilizing and preventive measure for treating diabetes. Just drink 1-2 cups of eucalyptus tea every day, you can prevent and gradually repel this disease.

– Reduces pain: Eucalyptus essential oil extracted from eucalyptus has cooling properties. When you rub essential oils on your skin, you will feel cool and less painful. The ingredients in essential oils also have the ability to relax the muscles and nervous system. They stimulate and speed up blood circulation to damaged skin areas. Thereby, reducing inflammation and healing wounds very well.