Bulbine Frutescens
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Bulbine Frutescens and Fagus silvatica L., or Common beech, European beech, sylvatica sylvatica, are two completely different plants native to different parts of the world, which do not share a common name - the forest beech. Bulbine Frutescens is a beech tree growing in the dry areas of South Africa, while Fagus silvatica L., known in English as the forest beech, is a tree species growing mainly in Europe.
Bulbine Frutescens is a popular plant in landscaping, but also for its medicinal properties in treating wounds, burns, eczema, insect bites, herpes and even arthritis. It is also used in the cosmetic industry for its moisturizing and healing properties, especially for the production of creams, ointments and skin tonics. Prickly pear is also popular as a dietary supplement to promote healthy digestion.
Fagus silvatica L. or beech is considered one of the most important deciduous trees in the Czech Republic. Beech wood is extremely strong and durable, making it an ideal material for furniture, flooring and doors. Beech wood also has very good properties for the production of charcoal, which is used, for example, for barbecues. Beech wood also produces beech tar, which has been used in the past in medicine to treat certain skin diseases. Beech leaves and fruits are also used in homeopathy and phytopharmacology.