The efficacy and function of Kapok

Kapok is a very familiar medicinal material with unusual effects and functions. It is the key to cure many diseases. Let's have a deeper understanding of Kapok!

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is the oleoresin of the oil tree of the Dipterocarpaceae family or the crystalline compounds precipitated therein.

[Original form] The oil palm is a tall tree containing aromatic resin. The bark is grayish white and cracked longitudinally; the branches are densely covered with gray hairs and have annular stipule marks. Leaves are alternate, leathery; petiole 2-3cm long, covered with dark brown or dark yellow hairs; leaf blade ovate-oblong, 20-35cm long, 8-13cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, with fine serrations or wavy edges, base rounded or slightly cordate, veins prominent on the back, covered with stellate hairs. 3-6 flowers are gathered in racemes; 5 sepals, united at the base into a bell shape; 5 petals, pink, linear-oblong, covered with gray hairs; anthers are linear; ovary is hairy, style is cylindrical. The fruit is oblong or oval, about 3cm in diameter, with linear-lanceolate fruit wings, about 12-15cm long and 3cm wide, with one vein and small protrusions on both sides. The flowering period is February-March, and the fruiting period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Cultivated on low-altitude hillsides and near villages.

【Chemical composition】 The oil tree contains dipterocarpol.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; bitter; cool

【Meridian】 Heart; Liver; Lung

【Functions and indications】Opens the mind and refreshes the spirit; dissipates heat and relieves pain. It is used to treat lockjaw caused by stroke, coma caused by fever, epilepsy, phlegm-induced confusion, qi stagnation and deafness, red eyes and cataracts, mouth sores, throat paralysis, and sores.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: in pills or powder, 0.15-0.3g. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and sprinkle or blow, apply or apply on affected area; or mix and apply on affected area.

【Note】 It is forbidden for people with Qi and blood deficiency and pregnant women to take this product.

[Additional prescription] Kapur is the transliteration of the Malay word Kapur.

[Remarks] The natural crystal of this product is a kind of borneol, and the resin is a kind of borneol paste. See the entries for "Plum Blossom Borneol" and "Cambronhole Ointment Fragrance".

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

As a common Chinese medicinal material, Kama Sutra is often forgotten by people. In fact, its effects and functions are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating it and use the right method, I believe it will be of great help to your body.