Noble of Wood - Nanmu
(國家二級重點保護植物)
(Second-Grade State Protection Plant)
楠木(拉丁學名:Phoebe zhennan S. Lee et F. N. Wei)為我國特有,是馳名中外的珍貴用材樹種。由于歷代砍伐利用,致使這一豐富的森林資源近于枯竭。目前所存林分,多系人工栽培的半自然林和風景保護林,在廟宇、村舍、公園、庭院等處尚有少量的大樹,但病蟲危害較嚴重,也相繼在衰亡。 楠木以其材質優良,用途廣泛而著稱于世,是楠木屬中經濟價值最高的一種。分布于蔭濕山谷、山洼及河旁。楠木香味可以醒脾化濕,而楠木本身亦是一味祛疾除患的良藥,可以與其他中藥配伍,或單獨作為一味獨立的藥材使用,是博大精深的中醫藥寶庫中不可或缺的重要組成部分。
Nanmu (Scientific Latin Name: Phoebe zhennan S. Lee et F. N. Wei) is native to China, a rare wood species well-known at home and abroad.Continuous deforestation has depleted the once abundant forest resources.At present, most of the existing forests are artificial semi-natural forests and scenic protected forests. There are a few large trees in temples, cottages, parks and courtyards, etc.; However, tree pests and diseases are becoming more serious, and the number is decreasing. As one of the Nanmu genus with the highest economic values, it is famous for its excellent wood and wide range of applications, distributed in shady and wet valleys, low-lying mountain areas and river banks. The fragrance can enliven the spleen and resolve dampness, while Nanmu itself is also good medicine for removing diseases by combining with other traditional Chinese medicine or used alone as an independent medicine. It is an indispensable part of the treasure of extensive and profound traditional Chinese medicine.