The efficacy and function of Paulownia bark

In today's society, health preservation seems to be an eternal topic. Nowadays, many people like to use some Chinese medicinal materials to regulate their bodies, because these medicinal materials are natural and pollution-free. Here we will introduce to you the medicinal material Paulownia bark.

[Source] It is the bark of the Bignoniaceae plant Catalpa ovata . It can be harvested throughout the year, peel off the bark and dry it in the sun.

[Original form] Deciduous tree, up to 15 meters high. The bark is rough, gray-brown to gray-white, with longitudinal lines and cracks, and a few round protruding lenticels; the young branches are gray-brown with stellate hairs. The leaves are opposite, ovate, 7-12 cm long, with a long pointed tip and a rounded or slightly cordate base. On young trees, they are often three-lobed, slightly hairy on the upper side and denser hairy on the lower side. The petiole is long. The raceme is terminal, with 7 to 15 flowers; light pink or light purple; the corolla is bell-shaped, 2-lipped, the upper lip is 2-lobed, the lower lip is 3-lobed, and there are purple-brown spots on the throat.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on the slopes of high mountains or in valleys. Distributed in Henan, Shaanxi, Hubei, Sichuan and other regions.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, relieves pain and reduces swelling. Treat rheumatic hot flashes, limb pain, arthritis, edema, heat toxins, and scabies.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Shaanxi Herbs"

The medicinal value of paulownia bark introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with some Chinese medicinal materials such as paulownia bark. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.