What is the use and value of ebony

Ebony can be made into furniture, handicrafts, Buddha statues, amulet pendants and so on.

The main value of ebony:

I. Medicinal value. The Ming Dynasty Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that the ebony detoxification, the main treatment of cholera, vomiting diarrhea, rheumatism, colds and other diseases. Folk have "half a square of ebony, better than a box of treasure," said. So the ebony has the use of medicine, medicinal value is very high.

Two, artistic value. Ebony is hard, more brown-black, black-red, gold color, yellow-brown. Its cut surface smooth, fine wood grain, sanding method can reach the mirror bright, but also because she will never fade, do not rot, no insects, is the production of handmade works of art is an excellent material.

Three, the production of furniture. Ebony is the production of high-grade furniture material. Ebony made of furniture, black and shiny, simple and deep, wood quality is excellent, not easy to get worms, do not mold, do not rot.

Four, ebony scientific research value. Ebony as a natural product, for the study of the local historical period of geography, climate environment and the identification of local plant species have certain scientific research value.

Expanded information:

Ebony furniture maintenance methods:

A, keep Moist

Ebony furniture because of the material, excessive sunlight or humidity will damage the material of the ebony furniture, which is easy to cause the wood cracked or crispy and easy to fold, so make sure that the ebony furniture does not suffer from excessive exposure to sunlight, keep dry, in the south due to the climate is more humid, so that the ebony furniture is not damaged at all.

Two, avoid wet cloth

Many people think that since it is wood furniture, of course, you can use a wet cloth to wipe. But in fact, ebony is a special case. Because the moisture in the wet cloth and gray sand mixed will form particles, once the friction of ebony furniture surface, it is easy to cause some damage, and people usually ignore this point. It is best to use the texture of fine and soft brush, the first dust gently brushed away, and then wipe slowly with a dry cloth of cotton and linen fabric.

Three, wax maintenance

Wax to the ebony furniture should be completely removed after the dust can be carried out, otherwise it will form a wax spot, or cause wear and tear, resulting in scratches. The choice of wax is also very important, general spray wax, water wax, glossy wax can be, but do not use car wax. Waxing, to master the shallow to deep, from point to point and surface of the principle of gradual and even waxing.

Four, careful handling

In the handling of ebony furniture, first of all, be sure to lift it off the ground, gently lifted and put, never drag on the ground to avoid unnecessary damage to the ebony furniture, such as paint, scratch, wear and tear and so on. It is best to use a cloth or newspaper and so on will be legs and feet and important edge parts of the package and then carry to prevent injuries.

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