The efficacy and function of Catalpa luzonense

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[Other name] Catalpa talcum powder (Li Chenghu's "Pharmacognosy").

[Source] The glandular hairs and hairs of the fruit of the Euphorbiaceae plant . Pick the fully ripe fruits, put them into a cloth bag, rub, knead and shake them to remove the hairs, pick out the fruits, collect the hairs, and dry them.

[Original form] Rough bran firewood, also known as: fragrant sandalwood, fragrant osmanthus tree, six-in-one, Philippine tung, false osmanthus, astilbe wood, six-year-old, plus hemp thorn, red fruit, big maple brain, fragrant catalpa vine.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in sparse woods on plains, by streams, and in valleys. Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Yunnan, Sichuan, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Taiwan and other places.

[Properties] The glandular hairs and hairs are in the form of fine granular, dark red, floating powder, odorless and tasteless. Throw it into the water and it will float, turning the water slightly red. When added to ethanol, ether, chloroform and caustic potash solution, the solution will turn deep red. Oscillate it slowly and the gray part (non-glandular hairs) will gather on the surface.

【Chemical composition】 Contains about 10% of phytotoxin, isophytotoxin, 4-hydroxyphytotoxin, 3,4-dihydroxyphytotoxin, phloroglucinol and bergenin. It also contains protein, fatty oil, cellulose, wax, glycosides and tannins.

[Pharmacological action] Used as an anthelmintic in veterinary medicine: The alcohol extract of the fruit has an antiparasitic effect in vitro and in vivo, and is also effective against trematodes (such as Fasciola zingiberensis, Fasciola hepatica, Fasciola gigantea, Diplocoelensis, etc.), but is ineffective against nematodes (such as Ascaris lumbricoides). The water extract is less effective, and the effect of the ether extract is between that of water and alcohol. Generally speaking, the effect is not strong, and a 1:100 alcohol extract can cause the worms to begin to die within 1 hour in vitro. The active ingredients of the anthelmintic are thiazolinone and isothiazolinone, and the latter is more effective. It can increase the tension and enhance the peristalsis of rabbit's small intestine. The preparation made from the hair on its peel, called kamagra powder, can be used as a laxative and anthelmintic. Crude furfural toxin has an anti-fertilization effect, while iso-crude furfural toxin has no effect.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral, poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 ① Li Chenghu's "Pharmacognosy": "It is an effective expellant for red worms and worms; it has a laxative effect."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: grind into powder, 1 to 2 qian. For external use: decoct in water for washing or application.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a detailed description of the effects and edible methods of Catalpa tataricus. Medicines like Catalpa tataricus are very effective in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Catalpa tataricus, it needs to be used in moderation and not too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.