Castanopsis sclerophylla

Release Date:2024-07-02  Source:  Number of views:78


Castanopsis sclerophylla is an evergreen tree of the Fagaceae family. It has a very long lifespan and is a component tree species of secondary evergreen broad-leaved forests. The growth rings of its wood and the distinctions between heartwood and sapwood are not obvious. Its grain is straight, its structure is fine and dense, the material is tough, elastic, moisture-resistant and anti-corrosive, and it can be used as materials for architecture, bridges, sports equipment, furniture, farm tools and so on.

The branches and leaves of Castanopsis sclerophylla are thick and dense, having the functions of windbreak and fire prevention at the same time. It can be used as a windbreak tree species in non-saline-alkali soil areas in our province. Meanwhile, its branches and leaves have a strong resistance to toxic gases such as carbon dioxide.

Its fruits, namely the seeds of Castanopsis sclerophylla, can be used to make Castanopsis sclerophylla tofu, Castanopsis sclerophylla vermicelli and Castanopsis sclerophylla cold noodles, which are famous characteristic dishes in the Chizhou and Huangshan areas. Castanopsis sclerophylla has the effects of ventilating, relieving summer heat, removing stagnation and resolving blood stasis. It has unique curative effects especially on dysentery and stopping diarrhea. If you have diarrhea, you can basically stop it by just drinking a bowl of Castanopsis sclerophylla soup. 


Castanopsis sclerophylla is an evergreen tree of the Fagaceae family. It has a very long lifespan and is a component tree species of secondary evergreen broad-leaved forests. The growth rings of its wood and the distinctions between heartwood and sapwood are not obvious. Its grain is straight, its structure is fine and dense, the material is tough, elastic, moisture-resistant and anti-corrosive, and it can be used as materials for architecture, bridges, sports equipment, furniture, farm tools and so on.

The branches and leaves of Castanopsis sclerophylla are thick and dense, having the functions of windbreak and fire prevention at the same time. It can be used as a windbreak tree species in non-saline-alkali soil areas in our province. Meanwhile, its branches and leaves have a strong resistance to toxic gases such as carbon dioxide.

Its fruits, namely the seeds of Castanopsis sclerophylla, can be used to make Castanopsis sclerophylla tofu, Castanopsis sclerophylla vermicelli and Castanopsis sclerophylla cold noodles, which are famous characteristic dishes in the Chizhou and Huangshan areas. Castanopsis sclerophylla has the effects of ventilating, relieving summer heat, removing stagnation and resolving blood stasis. It has unique curative effects especially on dysentery and stopping diarrhea. If you have diarrhea, you can basically stop it by just drinking a bowl of Castanopsis sclerophylla soup.