The sandbox tree may not be a good choice for a personal garden or public park, but the tree does have other uses. Besides being an interesting yet dangerous tree for experts to study, the sandbox tree has provided some positive benefits for modern medicine. The leaves have been traditionally used to treat skin problems. Extracts of the poisonous sap are useful for treating joint and muscle pain. The sap is also used to kill worms and other parasites that exist inside the bodies of humans or animals.
沙盒树可能不是私人花园或公共公园的好选择，但这种树确实有其他用途。除了是一种专家研究起来有趣但危险的树之外，沙盒树为现代医学提供了一些正面的好处。传统上，其树叶被用来治疗皮肤疾病。有毒树汁的萃取物对治疗关节和肌肉疼痛很有效。树汁也能用于杀死在人类或动物体内的蠕虫或其他寄生虫。
生活必备字词：
personal a. 私人的，个人的
besides prep. 除……之外，还……
= apart from...
joint n. 关节
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