Willow Bud Side Effects

Weeping willow is a relatively common tree among us. It has many uses. Willow branches can be used to weave sturdy bamboo baskets. Willow buds are rich in protein. After drying, they can be fried and eaten, or boiled into tea. Drinking willow bud tea for a long time has the effect of preventing diseases. Flying catkins can be used as pillow cores, which are effective for insomnia, and can also be used as shoe soles. Willow leaves have the effects of lowering blood pressure, clearing away heat, removing dampness and detoxifying, and dispelling wind, clearing heat and removing dampness. Both willow bark and willow root can be used as medicine, and have the effects of removing phlegm, clearing eyes, clearing heat and dampness, and preventing wind. The furniture made from weeping willow trunks is not only strong, but also not easy to warp, crack or deform.

1. Heat-clearing and fire-removing effect: Willow leaves have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. They can be used to effectively relieve dizziness, nausea and vomiting caused by heatstroke, sore throat and mouth ulcers caused by getting angry, and bad breath caused by stomach heat. Willow leaves also have the effect of detoxifying and can be used to treat acne, carbuncle and other diseases. 2. It is beneficial for urination and swelling reduction: It can be used in clinical medicine to treat dysuria, urinary obstruction, stranguria and edema caused by kidney deficiency. 3. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect: Willow leaves have the effect of inhibiting pathogens, and can be used to treat inflammation caused by pathogenic bacteria, as well as bruises.

The roots and root bark of the willow tree have certain effects and functions. They have the effects of dispelling wind and relieving pain, removing insects and relieving itching, removing toxins and healing sores. They have certain therapeutic effects on rheumatism, toothache, scabies, sores, ulcers that do not heal for a long time, burns from hot water or fire, and cough. The roots of the willow tree can be boiled into a decoction for oral consumption, soaked in medicinal wine for consumption, ground into powder and mixed with boiling water for oral administration, or crushed for external use. For example, when symptoms such as rheumatism, numbness, damp and cold foot pain occur, the roots of the willow tree can be used to make medicinal wine and take it, which has the best effect.

Weeping willow is light in weight, easy to cut, does not deform after drying, has no peculiar smell, and can be used for construction, pit wood, box bodies, and matchstick stems. The wood has a high fiber content and is a raw material for the papermaking industry and rayon fabrics. Willow wood and willow branches are very good firewood. Many types of willow branches can be used to weave baskets, boxes, hats, etc. Willow leaves can be used as concentrated feed for sheep, horses, etc. It is a nectar plant and a beautiful ornamental tree species.