The efficacy and function of catalpa

Catalpa ovata is a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice. For people with poor physical constitution, eating catalpa ovata can help us maintain better health. Today I will introduce catalpa ovata to you.

[Other names] Catalpa ovata, golden catalpa, catalpa ovata, water tung

[Source] Catalpa bungei CA Mey., a plant of the Bignoniaceae family, is used as medicine with its bark, root bark, leaves and fruits . In spring, summer and autumn, dig up the roots, peel them, wash and dry them in the sun; in summer, pick the leaves and dry them in the sun; in autumn, pick the fruits, cut them into sections and dry them in the shade.

[Nature and flavor] Bark, root bark: bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Bark and root bark: clear away heat and detoxify, disperse blood stasis and reduce swelling. Used externally to treat injuries from falls, fractures, carbuncles and swellings.

[Usage and Dosage] 1 to 2 taels of fruit; apply an appropriate amount of leaves, root bark, and tree bark externally, mash them and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above introduces some basic knowledge about the catalpa tree. I believe many people will have a better understanding of the catalpa tree after reading it. There are many other medicinal herbs that we often come into contact with in our daily lives. If you have time, you might as well learn more about them.