The efficacy and function of kapok root

Traditional Chinese medicine is a Chinese tradition. For many Chinese people, seeing a Chinese doctor and taking Chinese medicine when they are sick is their tradition and habit. Therefore, Chinese medicine is liked by many people. Kapok root is a common Chinese medicinal material. Let's learn about it together.

[Source] It is the root or root bark of the kapok plant of the Bombacaceae family.

[Chemical composition] The roots contain protein, lipids, tannins, sugars (arabinose and galactose), starch, gelatin, etc.

【Properties and flavors】 Guangzhou Army's "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines": "sweet, cool."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, astringes and stops bleeding. Treat chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, postpartum edema, dysentery, scrofula, and sprains and injuries.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang. For external use: mash and apply or soak in wine and apply.

[Additional prescription] For treating bruises and sprains: Soak the fresh root bark of kapok in wine and apply it externally or mash it and apply it externally. (Color Atlas of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan"

The above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine kapok root. I hope it can be of some help to you. The culture of traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. When treating diseases, we need to choose different medicines according to the different diseases to better help the body relieve troubles.