Sciencewood Ramesh Kumar P | Page 38

Pg.no. 38 Uses of Gymnosperms:      Timber, Oil and resins are produced from Pinus. Resins are used in the manufacturing of plants, Oinments and Varnishes. Ephedra -> Ephedrine (Alkaloide) -> cures Asthma Gnetum -> cures rheumatism Agathis -> Paper pilp -> paper Araucaria (monkeys puzzle) -> evergreen ornamental plant.