China is the hometown of traditional Chinese medicine. Many flowers, plants, roots and barks can be used as "medicines" to treat diseases and prevent diseases. Because people rely on all things in nature to survive and have a natural connection with nature, the small environment of human body is connected with the big environment of the universe. Therefore, the roots, leaves, flowers and fruits of plants can all be used as "medicines" for the human body. Whether it is tonifying deficiency or diarrhea, or treating diseases and removing toxins, it is natural and environmentally friendly. Therefore, Chinese medicine is a wonderful flower of world medicine and deserves it.
As a high-grade material, mahogany can not only be used to make furniture for appreciation, use and collection, but also be used as Chinese herbal medicine to treat diseases and prevent diseases, which has great medicinal and health care value. In fact, Chinese medicine has long applied the characteristics of certain substances in mahogany to medicine, such as using its aromaticity to drive away mosquitoes, flies and other bedbugs; Some redwoods can also absorb ultraviolet rays harmful to human body, regulate indoor air, and even have the functions of sound insulation, dust prevention, moisture retention and heat preservation; As for anti-disease, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and diuretic, there are many therapies to strengthen the spleen and stomach. Here, I will focus on the therapeutic and health care functions of several kinds of fragrant wood in mahogany:
1. Sandalwood: produced in southern India, it has a smokable fragrance. The fragrance of rosewood is light, but it smells good, elegant and refreshing. Ancient ladies or dignitaries chose rosewood as their wardrobe, and clothes were put in it. The fragrance lasted for a long time, lasting forever, elegant and noble without any traces of whitewashing, elegant and natural, which played a finishing touch on highlighting personal temperament. Sandalwood can also extract drugs and spices to make traditional Chinese medicine and daily necessities, such as sandalwood fans and sandalwood soap. The medicinal value of sandalwood is to strengthen the brain, refresh the brain, reduce turbidity and improve clarity.
Second, red sandalwood: red sandalwood belongs to rosewood, which is not only known as "thyme", but also has the effect of sterilization and itching relief, such as mosquito bites. If this sawdust decoction is applied to the affected area, it can play a magical role in sterilization and itching relief. Experienced old carpenters often use this bath to treat skin diseases.
3. Fragrant wood: Among many hardwood materials, Dalbergia hainanensis, which is beneficial to body and mind, is the first one. Dalbergia hainanensis, commonly known as Huang Huali, also known as "Jiangyamu", is native to the low-altitude plains and hilly areas in Jianfengling, Diaoluo Mountain, Hainan Island, China. In Compendium of Materia Medica, it is called Dalbergia odorifera, which has the functions of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fat, relaxing muscles and promoting blood circulation. In addition, incense wood can also extract spices and medicines, and the made incense is also exported to Southeast Asia. Because Cinnamomum camphora has the effects of promoting blood circulation, clearing away lung heat and lowering blood pressure, Chinese medicine will combine it with other drugs to treat hypertension. After distillation, this substance can also get sesame oil, which can be used as an analgesic. As for health care, the utensils made by Hainan Dalbergia odorifera are especially suitable for the elderly. Such as beds, chairs and stools, pillows filled with sawdust, etc. Are natural health products for the elderly, because people are the most relaxed when they sleep and rest, and the fragrance will directly enter the body and reach the heart. In the long run, your bones and muscles will be active, your blood will be smooth, and you will live longer.
Source of information: China Redwood Classical Furniture Network (www.hm-3223.net)