Theptharo
Theptharo
Common Name : Citronella laurel, True laurel
Scientific name : Cinnamomum porrectum Kosterm, Cinnamomum parthenoxylon Meissn. And Cinnamomum glanduliferum Nees.
Family Name : LAURACEAE
Other names : Chakai, betel, betel white (North), Chuang Chuanghom (South), camphor (Northeast) because the bark and roots smell like camphor or Vietnamese cinnamon. D.
Botanical characteristics:
Tree : It is a small to medium perennial plant, 15-20 meters tall, clear furrow bark bark, dark brown, light green branches with scattered red spots.
Leaves : are single leaves arranged in alternating sheets. Relatively thick leaves Leaves are ovate, oval or elliptical, with parallel edges. The leaves are smooth and glossy on both sides. The edge of the leaf is wavy, the tip is pointed, the base of the leaf is tapered The underside has white stains. Leaves are 7-9 cm wide, 22-25 cm long, feathered veins. The center line is clearly visible. Red and orange young leaves Old dark green leaves, petioles 1.1-1.5 cm long.
Flower : a small bouquet from the end of the branch White or light yellow, fragrant, peduncle is slender and very small.
Fruit : Single effect, small sphere. Diameter 0.7-1 cm. Light green fruit. The fruit is purple and black. The stalk is slender, 3-5 cm long.
Benefits:
- The wood has a pungent scent like the scent of camphor. May distill volatile oil from this wood
- The leaves are fragrant, used as a spice. In herbal shops in Thailand Will use theparo leaves instead of bay leaves For putting the curry paste
- The seeds for oil can be used as a topical rubbing pain reliever.
- Peel is a good elemental tonic Especially for young women Boiled and eaten to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
- Wood is used to carve some things, make beds, make cabinets and chests, prevent moths and other insects, make beautiful furniture and wooden walls, make a canoe, rowing, wood tiles, etc.