Łódź, Botanical Garden

It is native to China, Japan, Mongolia and the Himalayas. Herbal plant - the stems are used in the treatment of parasitic skin problems and rheumatism; the fruit is used in the treatment of convulsions, excessive sweating and hepatitis; the root is used in the treatment of burns and scalds; the resin, mixed with the resin of Pinus species, is used as a resolvent on tumours. Useful plant - an extract of the xylem is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations for skin conditioning; the wood is close grained, durable and aromatic; the wood is highly valued for furniture making and joinery and is hard and durable.