Taxus can't be used as food. Taxus contains taxol anticancer substances, which can only be extracted through professional equipment and scientific technology of professional pharmaceutical factories. Taxol is completely insoluble in water, alcohol and other solvents, so boiling water and soaking wine with yew has no anticancer effect.

Taxus chinensis is very toxic. Without the guidance of a doctor, long-term consumption in large quantities may have serious toxic and side effects such as inhibiting hematopoietic function of bone marrow and leukopenia.

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The role of Taxus chinensis;

1, the leaves of Taxus chinensis can also be used as medicine to play an anti-inflammatory and analgesic role.

In addition, it can also be used to make yew wine, which not only has excellent taste, but also has anti-cancer and blood pressure lowering effects, so yew wine is an excellent health care product.

2. Because the trunk of Taxus chinensis is hard and has good color, it can be used as a material for making furniture. In particular, its roots are peculiar, and we can carve them into different shapes according to the shape of its roots.

In addition, the furniture made of it is generally extremely smooth, bright, clear in texture and has a natural beauty. In addition, it is very resistant to corrosion and difficult to deform, which is very popular with collectors, so its collection value is also extremely high.

3. Its trees are beautiful and suitable for bonsai. When its seeds are ripe, the tree is covered with red fruits, and it looks good against the green leaves. Therefore, it is very popular with people. As a bonsai, it is kept in the courtyard and has excellent ornamental value.

Taxus chinensis can absorb the bad substances in the air, improve the air condition and give us a better living environment.

Reference source; People's Network-Can Taxus chinensis resist cancer? Poisonous

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