There are several balsam camphor trees in front of my house. They are tall and majestic, like a stout warrior. Their crowns are widely rounded, like a big umbrella that opens up. Balsam camphor tree belongs to the green tree, so all seasons are evergreen, sometimes change a little bit of light red, the flowering period in May, September - November fruit ripe.
The balsam camphor tree is tall and majestic, but not too striking, the pedestrians always look at the passers-by do not look at a glance. However, they do not know, the role of the balsam camphor tree can be great! Balsam camphor tree roots, wood, branches, leaves can be extracted camphor, camphor oil. Camphor for medicine, plastics, explosives, antiseptic, insecticide, etc., camphor oil can be used as pesticides, mineral processing, soap, fake paint and flavors and other raw materials. Many parts of the balsam camphor tree can be used as medicine. Balsam camphor tree bark can cure lower limb ulcers. Balsam camphor fruits can relieve fever, cure fever and cold, measles, whooping cough. Balsam camphor root can regulate qi and blood, remove wind-dampness. It can cure vomiting and diarrhea, heart and abdominal distension and pain.
One time, I played in the balsam camphor tree, suddenly a gust of wind blew through the balsam camphor tree branches and leaves swaying with the wind, from time to time exudes a burst of refreshing aroma, I went close to smell, so that I am relaxed and happy. And then smell the other trees next to me, nothing smells, I'm very curious: Why does the balsam camphor tree have this unique aroma? So, I ran to ask my mom, mom said, this aroma is emitted by the branches and leaves of the balsam camphor tree. This is a kind of insect repellent aroma, a kind of antiseptic aroma, a kind of aroma that can be maintained permanently. You can process the balsam camphor tree and make it into a ball and put it in the closet, which can effectively prevent the insects from coming to bite the clothes, and you can also put them in the furniture, antiseptic, anti-insect nibbling.
Balsam camphor tree is full of treasure, really a good friend of mankind ah!