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What is bark? Why are certain bark used in medicines ? class - 9th bio Question

Answer 1

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Bark is the outermost layer of the stem and roots of a woody plant. It protects the plant from losing water. It prevents infections by fungus and bacteria. Certain barks has the properties to work against parasites. Such as willow bark which has the ability to kill lower back pain, it acts as aspirin. In the same way, there is tree bark, todd's bark, etc.


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Answer 2

Bark is the outermost layer found on trees. It is the coat that protects the delicate tissues of the tree from disease and environmental factors like weather and insects. Over the years, bark has been harvested from trees and used by people for many different purposes, from making blankets and clothing, to baskets, mats and even canoes. Indigenous populations have been using Australian native trees for their food and therapeutical benefits for centuries. However, one of its most common uses it has today is in medicine. In this article, we explore the medicinal benefits of bark, including how it’s used, and where to find it.
The uses of bark in medicine are endless. It can be used to treat a wide range of ailments, from inflammation, arthritis, and high blood pressure, to even being used in some cancer treatments. For example, the anti-inflammatory compounds, phenolics, are found in the bark of the Scotch pine (Christmas tree) and have been used to treat arthritis. While lower back pain can be treated using the bark from willow trees, due to it being the main ingredient used in aspirin. Bark is also a key feature in herbal medicine, including wound washes and poultices, salves, and tinctures.