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Analgesic  Antirheumatic  Antiseptic  Disinfectant  Diuretic  Hepatic  Laxative  Stimulant


The resin obtained from the trunk is disinfectant, laxative, diuretic, mildly stimulant. It is used in analgesic liniments and can be mixed with bee wax then used as an antiseptic in bandages on ulcerated wounds[ 404 ]. The bark of the young tree, provided with 2 - 4 leaves, is believed to have medicinal virtues against rheumatism and diseases of the liver[ 404 ].

Charcoal  Containers  Cosmetic  Disinfectant  Essential  Fuel  Furniture  Ink  Lighting  Paint  Pioneer  Resin  Soil conditioner  Varnish  Waterproofing  Wood

Agroforestry Uses: The tree is a rapid colonizer of alluvial soils along the sides of rivers - it is used as a pioneer in forestry planting schemes to restore wasteland and establish woodlands[ 303 , 320 ]. The tree is used as a soil improver[ 303 ]. The organic matter and NPK content of soils under the tree canopy have been shown to be higher than in soils further away from the tree[ 303 ]. The tree is commonly intercropped with fruit trees[ 404 ]. Other Uses: An oleoresin is obtained by tapping the tree[ 303 ]. Yields are good, but the resin is rather thin[ 146 , 439 ]. It is used by indigenous people for illumination and waterproofing baskets and boats[ 303 , 325 ]. Industrially, it is used for (zinc-based) paint; printing ink industries; varnish for walls and furniture; and lacquer; it can even be used as a fuel in diesel engines[ 303 , 404 ]. The resin is obtained by cutting a hole in the trunk near the base (about 90 - 150cm from the ground) and then dipping out the resin with a spoon as it collects there. To prolong the flow, a fire made from dead leaves or brushwood is made in the hole at intervals - this burns off the dried resinous film and allows the resin to flow again[ 64 , 146 ]. An essential oil, called yaang oil, is obtained from the plant. It is used as a fixative in perfumes[ 303 ]. The heartwood is reddish-gray; the sapwood white[ 146 ]. The wood is rather hard, fine-grained, easy to saw and polish[ 598 ]. It is not very durable in contact with the ground[ 418 ]. One of the most important commercial timber species, next to teak, in Thailand[ 303 ]. The wood is used for construction, railway sleepers, boats, pulp and a number of other purposes[ 325 , 598 ]. Because of its resinous nature, it is less suitable for flooring or being exposed to the sun[ 418 ]. The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[ 404 , 418 ]. The tree is an important source of keruing timber. In addition to the information above, a general description of keruing timber is as follows:- The heartwood is light red to red brown or purplish red brown; it is clearly demarcated from the 5 - 7cm wide band of sapwood. The texture is coarse; the grain straight or interlocked. The wood is moderately heavy to heavy; moderately hard; somewhat durable, being resistant to dry wood borers, fairly resistant to fungi but susceptible to termites. It seasons slowly, with a high risk of checking and distortion; once dry it is poorly stable to moderately stable in service. It has a high blunting effect on tools due to the presence of silica, stellite-tipped and tungsten carbide tools are recommended; some species are very resinous and can clog tools; there is occasional tearing on quartersawn wood; nailing and screwing are good, but require pre-boring; gluing is correct, but care is required because of the resin. A general construction timber, it is used in carpentry, panelling, joinery, floors, timber frame houses, boxes and crates, veneer etc[ 848 ].

Special Uses

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