The efficacy and function of sycamore

Paulownia is a medicinal herb that is quite common in life. We can eat Paulownia appropriately. Since many people don’t know much about Paulownia, let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Chinese sycamore, national tung, tung hemp, tung hemp bowl, gourd fruit tree, green tung bark

[Source] Firmiana platanifolia (L. f.) Marsigli [S. simplex (L.) WF Wight], a plant of the Sterculiaceae family, is used as medicine using its leaves, flowers, roots, stem bark and seeds . The roots and stem bark can be collected at any time; the flowers are collected in summer; the seeds and leaves are collected in autumn and dried separately.

[Nature and flavor] Root, stem and bark: bitter, cool.

[Functions and indications] Root and stem bark: dispel rheumatism and kill insects. Root: used for rheumatic joint pain, hemoptysis due to tuberculosis, traumatic injuries, leucorrhea, filariasis, and ascariasis. Stem bark: used for hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse.

【Usage and Dosage】 3-5 qian for each of the roots, leaves, flowers and seeds;

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The article introduces the functions and effects of paulownia in detail. We hope that everyone can remember its common functions, which will help us to use paulownia correctly in our lives. Wutong can effectively improve our physical fitness and is very beneficial for improving our body immunity.