The efficacy and function of Paulownia fruit

In modern life, everyone is very familiar with various Chinese herbal medicines, among which Paulownia fruit is a very common one. So what are the effects and functions of Paulownia fruit? Let’s take a look.

[Source] It is the fruit of Paulownia tomentosa or Paulownia tomentosa , a species of Scrophularia ningpoensis.

[Chemical composition] The fruit contains eleostearic acid, fatty oil, flavonoids and bioalkali.

【Pharmacological action】 ① Antitussive effect

【Functions and indications】Expectorant, cough relieving and asthma relieving.

[Clinical Application] Treatment of chronic bronchitis: Use 8 liang of fresh Paulownia fruit, decoct in water and remove the residue, concentrate into a liquid paste for one day, divided into 3 doses, 10 days as a course of treatment. 1,341 cases were treated, with an effective rate of 81%; among them, the clinical control rate was 7% and the marked effect rate was 25%. If combined with Stemona japonica, Platycodon grandiflorum, Green fruit and pig bile to form a compound treatment, the therapeutic effect will be improved. This product has certain effects on cough, sputum, asthma, and reducing lung rales, and its effects on relieving cough and reducing phlegm are more obvious and the effects are quick, sometimes taking effect within 1 day. The main side effects are nausea, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dry nasopharynx, etc., which usually disappear on their own after 3 to 4 days. No adverse effects on liver and kidney function were found.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Henan Medical College" and "Medical Research Materials"

The above is a brief introduction to the medicinal value of Paulownia fruit. For most people in real life, there is no need to worry about side effects when using Paulownia fruit to treat diseases. Therefore, using Paulownia fruit to treat diseases is an effective and practical treatment method, and it has been widely used in clinical practice.