Bodhi tree in the north -Blizzard

Li Yunkun/Wen

The Bodhi tree is a Buddha tree that can only grow in the south. It cannot grow in the north. Therefore, there is no Bodhi tree in the north.

However, there must be no Bodhi trees in the north, otherwise how to face the majority of Buddhist believers in the north.

The Bodhi tree in the north is a Blizzard (Figure 1).

According to legend, when the founder of Tibetan Buddhist Gelu faction Zong Khapa (Bandrey and Dalai Dalai are disciples of Tsongkhapa), a white -sulfur sandal tree grows from the place where the umbilical cord is cut. The leaves show a lion roar Buddha statue (one of Shakyamuni) on each piece. Since then, people have built the famous Tal Temple in this place. Tal Temple is in Xining of Qinghai today. It is one of the six major temples of Tibetan Buddhist Gelu faction in my country and a famous tourist destination in Qinghai Province.

This white sandalwood tree is the Blizzard.

Blizzard's fragrant flowers are as white as snow, symbolizing purity, elegance, nobleness, and sacredness.

Because Talt Temple is located in the western part of our country, Blizzard is also known as the Western Bodhi tree.

Syringa Reticulata (Blume) h. Hara Var. Amurensis (Rupr.) PRINGLE, wood rhinocene, clove, tree, high as high as 15 meters.

Blizzard's wood material is solid and dense, the structure is uniform, the texture is straightforward and beautiful, it is not easy to deform, and it contains a wave of oil. It has a fragrant smell and can be used for architecture, appliances, furniture and fine wood. Because its material has no odor, it is especially suitable for tea leaf tube, clothing, etc.

British bark, trunk and branches can be used as medicine. Its tender leaves, tender branches, and flowers can prepare health tea. Flower tea produced by Blizzard Xianghua (Figure 2), it is reported that it has a good health effect.

figure 2

The flower moodye contains aroma oil, which is a natural spice that uses high value, which can be widely used for various flavors. Its flowers can be used as a adsorption fragrant spice for tea. This kind of flower tea has a unique aroma after brewing.

Blind Martin's bark contains tannins, seeds contain starch and oil, and can be used as scent materials.

Blizzard incense is fragrant and long flowering, it is a good honey source plant.

Blizzard is also a longevity tree. According to the "Famous Tree of Hebei", a Blizzard Village, Tuzi Village, Tonggou Town, Longhua County, has been 500 years old, the tree is 11.6 meters high, and the bust is 267 cm. People have regarded it as a god tree, and the trees are covered with red cloth strips. In the empty cave in the trunk, people still set up a shrine.

Blizzard's scent is large, long flowers, tall trees, beautiful trees, rich floral fragrance, flowers fragrance, can also make bonsai, can also make fresh flowers. It is a good ornamental plant.

Blizzard Xiang can grow in most parts of the northern part of my country. It is cold -resistant and drought -resistant, and the soil is barren. It can be used as an important tree species for urban and rural greening in my country.

Blizzard is a very high -value tree species with a broad market prospect.

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