Network map, Taxus chinensis

A generic term for Taxodium. There are about 1 1 species in this genus, which are distributed in the northern hemisphere. China 1 has four varieties.

Taxus chinensis is a shallow-rooted plant and a rare natural plant recognized as endangered in the world. It is an ancient tree species left over from Quaternary glaciers, and has a history of 2.5 million years on the earth.

Due to the slow growth rate and poor regeneration ability of Taxus chinensis under natural conditions, a large-scale raw material forest base of Taxus chinensis has not been formed in the world for a long time.

Network diagram, the fruit of Taxus chinensis

Taxus belongs to taxol, which contains toxic substances in the branches, leaves, wood and seeds of plants. Taxane can be absorbed by the human body and quickly act on the heart and respiratory system, so once eaten, it will cause harm to the heart and respiratory system, which can be fatal in severe cases.

The fresh fruit of Taxus chinensis is very toxic. If eaten, it will inhibit the hematopoietic function of bone marrow and seriously affect health.

Network map, Taxus chinensis

The fruit of Taxus chinensis will also weaken the function of white blood cells, and there will be symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and vomiting, dilated pupils and muscle weakness. In severe cases, it will lead to cardiac arrest and even death. The main symptom is convulsion, and you will die after five minutes. Such a serious harm must not be eaten by mistake.

Therefore, the whole Taxus chinensis is highly toxic except the aril, and it seems that the attractive red fruit can't be eaten casually.

Although the fruit of Taxus chinensis is poisonous, it still has certain medicinal effects. Taxus leaves, trees and seeds generally contain toxic taxol. After treatment and development, taxol has become an internationally recognized drug for treating tumors, so it has certain pharmacological components and can treat some diseases.

Network map, Taxus chinensis

After special treatment, the fruit of Taxus chinensis can be used as medicine to treat diabetes, nephritis and edema, dysuria and other diseases.

If you want to maintain yew, you need to pay attention to watering. Generally, there are many watering times in summer, and the temperature in winter is low and the watering times are few. The soil that maintains the growth of Taxus chinensis must be loose and breathable.