Tako Tree

黑金树

一年树谷，十年树木
百年树人

The Tako King Tree, native to Thailand and Laos, is rare and highly valuable. Its dark, turquoise bark is admired by many. In Thailand, it’s a national treasure, with its export banned for years, making it nearly impossible to buy.

黑金树，源自与泰国和老挝。这种树非常罕见，因此价值连城。其树皮呈现碧波连黑的光泽，使得许多人对它情有独钟。黑金树在泰国被视为国宝，早在多年以前泰国就已经禁止出口金刚木，拥有金钱也未必能买到这种珍稀树种。

简介

Introduction

Known as the “King of Medicine Tree,” its trunk, branches, and leaves are used medicinally. It also has spiritual and protective qualities believed to enhance luck and dispel bad energy. Buddhist medals and rosaries made from Black Vajra wood are sold near temples and are very expensive due to the wood’s rarity.

在泰国，黑金树的树干、树枝和树叶都可以入药，因此又被称为“药王树”。它不仅具有非凡的药用价值，还被认为具有灵性和防护功能，能增强个人运势，化解不良能量。在泰国的佛堂和寺庙附近，常能看到出售由黑金刚木制成的佛牌和念珠，这些物品因其材料的稀有性而价格不菲。黑金刚木被认为是绝无仅有的护身符。

Trees symbolize strength and longevity, reflecting the adage, “one year is a valley, ten years is a tree, and a hundred years is a man.” Forests are crucial for ecosystems and human health. Studies show that exposure to nature and trees reduces stress, boosts vitality, and improves sleep.

树木象征着稳健和长寿，“一年树谷，十年树木，百年树人”的古训道出了树木在人类文化中的重要性。森林是地球的生命线，对生态系统和人类健康至关重要。研究表明，接触自然环境和树木有助于心理健康，例如在森林中散步可以减轻压力、提高活力和改善睡眠。

Wealthy Thai families use black vajra wood as a status symbol in their courtyards or doorways. Tako Trees are hardy but slow growing, needing only minimal care with one or two waterings daily and should be placed outdoors.

泰国的富有人家，常在庭院或门口摆放黑金刚木，以此作为身份的象征。黑金树生命力极其旺盛，但生长速度缓慢，养护简单，每日浇水一次或两次即可，建议放置于室外。