What is Larix?

Larix is ​​a genus of coniferous trees or trees that have seed cones that include all trees known as Larches. Larhes are unusual coniferous trees because they are deciduous place of evergreen, which means that every year they lose their leaves similar to the needle when the weather cools down. The trees come from the mild forests of Europe and North Asia, but are also found in North America. Common species, such as Larix Europea and Larix Decidua, can be found on tree nurseries and planted for landscaping for purposes. Larka wood also has use in industry and its bark and resin are used in herbal medicine. Like most coniferous trees, they have long, thin, needles similar to leaves that grow in clusters. Their seed cones can be red, purple or green, when young, when maturing they embodiment. The tree also changes color with age and starts like a silvery or gray -brown color when the tree is young and eventually develops on the reddish -brown color.

in lumber, Larix species are appreciated because they are solid and long -term and can be cut into boards that have few knots. The lumber of these trees also has waterproof properties. Because wood is waterproof, it is often used to build small ships or exteriors of housing. Historically, waterproof boards cut out of a larch trees were used to build frames for military vessels. Other historical industrial uses for Larchaes are found in traditional tanning processes that use the bark of trees, although the larka bark is not as effective as the oak bark in sunbathing.

bark and larvae resin are also used in herbal medicine. These parts of the plants contain an organic compound composed of sugars called Arabinogalactan. This compound is considered to be a good source of diet fiber and provides support to the immune system. Larch Arabinogalactan usually occurs in the form of powder cortex or resin that is usually usedby dissolving powder in a glass of water and drinking. This powder can be taken to treat various respiratory diseases such as colds and flu, and may also be useful in cancer treatment, as it seems to increase the effectiveness of drugs used during chemotherapy.

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