Why are there fewer sheep poop egg trees in rural areas?
Traditional use and role of neem.
This kind of tree can be found everywhere in the countryside of China, and it is known as "sheep poop eggs". Although this fruit is not edible and poisonous, it was still used as a toy by many children a long, long time ago. They prefer to use neem as a tool of attack, for throwing, and also with a slingshot. Because its shape and taste are very similar to sheep excrement, it is called "sheep poop eggs". Although it cannot be eaten directly because of its toxicity, during that time, the fruit was already a kind of childhood memory.
Neem plants, in addition to fruits, other parts are also very useful. Neem flower has the effect of qi relieving pain and insecticide. In the past, pests such as lice and fleas were the most common in rural areas, and neem pulp was a commonly used insecticide. In addition, the researchers also noted that neem is not susceptible to pests, so it can be used to make furniture. In modern times, due to the extensive use of pesticides, cheap and effective pesticides have gradually replaced the use of neem pulp. On the other hand, with the rapid development of China's economy, China's economic, social, economic and other aspects have declined to a certain extent.
Causes of the yield reduction of neem trees.
1.Reduction of use value: Due to the development of science and technology, as well as the rapid development of industry, the requirements for the use of neem plants are getting lower and lower. Many old people who grew up in the countryside regard this neem tree as a treasure, because every part of this tree has special effects, and it can also be used as medicine. However, in the process of modernization, we have found a cheaper and more effective alternative energy source. Traditional Chinese medicine replaces neem extract to control pests, and modern medicine continues to develop new dosage forms that are safer and more efficient, so that its efficacy is increasingly ignored.
2.China's economic and social development: With the rapid advancement of urbanization in China, China's rural population is declining year by year, and the proportion of left-behind elderly and poor people is rising. In this case, the cultivation and attention of neem plants are also decreasing. At the same time, the modern information dissemination channels and life patterns have also led to the questioning of the traditional understanding and use of the neem tree, and the willingness to accept new ideas and new survival patterns, which has led to the withdrawal of the neem tree.
3.Long growth period: Although neem has good adaptability and viability, its growth period is very long. In today's society, people blindly pursue speed and efficiency, and ignore those neem trees that have a long growing period. With the improvement of human living standards and living standards, there are more and more requirements for high yield, durability and convenience, while the traditional neem plants are ignored. As a result, in the countryside, the number of neem plants has declined dramatically.
Substitution and new trends in neem.
The decline in the number of neem does not mean that it has been completely replaced, but is due to changes in human living conditions and changes in human lifestyles. In the context of modern society, people's requirements for transportation are also getting higher and higher. With the continuous progress of pesticides and medical technology, their medicinal value has been gradually replaced.
On the other hand, with the rise of the modern home furnishing market, the demand for neem wood has declined. High-end, durable furniture, such as solid wood, mahogany, etc., occupies an increasing proportion in this industry.
As the rural population continues to decline, and more and more elderly people leave large amounts of land in the cities, little attention is paid to the cultivation and maintenance of neem trees. At the same time, modern information channels and lifestyles have also caused people to question traditional culture and accept new ideas and new lifestyles.
However, it is still very valuable for research. Many people see it as an ancient memory, a symbol of national culture. Therefore, in some areas or in some individuals, people still insist on cultivating and preserving it.
In general, in China, due to the changes in the human living environment and the changes in the human living environment, the neem resources in the northern part of China are increasingly depleted. Their use value decreased, grew for a long time, and then they were replaced. However, it is a local memory and a cultural heritage.