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The tree produces agarwood, a valuable fragrant wood used for incense and medicine. Previously, the wood was used to make joss sticks and incense, but in Hong Kong this industry has died out. [2] The balm (resin) produced and accumulated from the wood is used as a valuable Chinese medicine called “Chen Xiang” (沉香).
Guaiacum officinale is one of two species yielding the true lignum vitae, the other being Guaiacum sanctum.Guaiac, a natural resin extracted from the wood, is a colorless compound that turns blue when placed in contact with substances that have peroxidase activity and then are exposed to hydrogen peroxide.
Angiospermae; Scientific name Common name Family FIA Code (US) Conservation status Hardwoods; Aceraceae: maple family; Acer: maples; Acer amplum: broad maple Aceraceae (maple family)
The oils, as well as poultices made from leaves and flowers, are also commonly used for traditional medicine. [16] [12] The leaves contain compounds that are poisonous to fish and can be used as fish poison. [16] The sap of the tree is poisonous and is used to make poison arrows in Samoa. [20] The mature fruit is poisonous enough to use as rat ...
The guanacaste is found in USDA Growth Zones 10–12. The wood is reddish-brown, lightweight (density 0.34–0.6 g/cm 3 (0.20–0.35 oz/cu in)) and water-resistant; it is used to make items such as doors, windows, furniture, and cabinets, and for shipbuilding. [12]
The wood of this species is heavy (about 850 kg/m 3), fairly hard, coarse, even textured and reasonably easy to work. It is used for general building construction, panelling, and boatbuilding, and is highly prized for flooring and furniture because of its rich dark honey colour. [14] Features of the Sydney blue gum (Eucalyptus saligna)
The seed is edible, while the tree's leaves are used as soap or a fishing poison. [7] [8] The bark can be used to make string or a traditional analgesic. [7] [9] The hard timber is used to make clap sticks, spear-throwers and shields. [7] [10] The wood has many uses including wood panels, furniture, fine cabinetry, tools, boats, inlaid boxes ...
The wood is dense and used for carving and turning and for tool handles and walking sticks. [11] Rowan fruit are a traditional source of tannins for mordanting vegetable dyes. [ 12 ] In Finland, it has been a traditional wood of choice for horse sled shafts and rake spikes.