Łódź, Botanical Garden

It is native to Japan: central Honshu island, from Kaga Province in the west to Shimotsuke Province in the north-east. Ornamental plant. Herbal plant - its main application is as an expectorant in chronic bronchitis and has also been given internally in the treatment of haemorrhage and cystitis; a cold extract of the bark is used as a laxative; externally it is useful in the treatment of chronic eczema and psoriasis. Useful plant - a fast-growing tree, it can be used in shelterbelt plantings; the bark contains tannin; wood is strong, heavy and durable.