Willow Tree
The willow is an ancient historical tree, mentioned in many Pharaonic and Sumerian writings and manuscripts. It is found in abundance in the northern part of the Earth. It is one of the trees that is planted on the banks of streams, ponds and rivers, as it is one of the trees that loves water in abundance. There are very large and tall trees that reach about Thirty metres, and other types reach only three metres.
The leaves of this tree are characterized by being green and lance-shaped. Its leaves fall in the fall and bloom in the spring. This tree has a pleasant comfort and a very bitter taste. The peels of the willow tree contain an important substance, which is sialicin, from which aspirin is manufactured. The original homeland of the willow tree is China.
Willow tree species
- Black: famous in North America.
- White: widely found in Europe.
- Purple: It is widespread in Türkiye, the Maghreb countries, and parts of Europe.
- Fragile: It is common in the United States of America and Europe.
- Rumi: It is widespread in northern Turkey, Russia, and the countries of the former Soviet Union.
- Auricular: It is common in Western Europe.
- Baki: It is widely known in China.
- Babylonian: It is spread in the countries of the Arab Levant and Australia.
- Al-Moez: Known in England and some European countries.
- Egyptian: It is called the Asian willow, and it is spread in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Swiss: It is widespread in the Alps of Europe.
- Pentastamen: This species is widespread in North America, especially in Canada.
- Sharp-leaved: It is a type of willow tree, characterized by its sharp leaves, and is widely spread in the Nile Basin.
- Baladi: It is found on the African continent, especially in Egypt and Sudan.
- Peach leaves: widely found in Canada, the United States of America, and Colombia.
- Creeping: It grows in rocky areas, and is called creeping because it grows creeping on the ground.
- Baskets: It is found in most countries of the world, and chairs and some types of baskets are made from its branches.
Willow tree benefits
- It gives beauty and green color to nature.
- Its presence is useful in protecting soil from erosion, especially near rivers and streams.
- It is useful to nature in maintaining the layers of the atmosphere, and brings rain.
- It gives an aesthetic appearance and is useful for decoration.
- It contains great medical benefits.
Medicinal benefits of willow tree
- Aspirin is extracted from it, which is considered essential in diluting the blood, preventing clotting, and treating many diseases.
- The leaves of the tree are used to stop bleeding from wounds.
- Willow bark is used to regulate blood circulation.
- The bark treats lower back pain.
- Treats rheumatism and joint pain.
- Reduces body temperature.
- The tree's leaves are used as a deodorant for the body.
- Medical charcoal is extracted from it, which prevents gases and facilitates the digestion process.
- The bark of the tree is good for eyesight.
