The efficacy and function of tung leaves

As people's living standards continue to improve, health and longevity are gradually valued by us, so nowadays health-preserving diet therapy methods are very popular, the trend of traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular, and Chinese medicine has once again occupied people's vision. Today we will talk about the Chinese medicine tung leaves.

[Alias] White Paulownia leaves (Bencao Jingji Zhuang).

[Source] The leaves of Paulownia tomentosa or Paulownia tomentosa , plants of the Scrophulariaceae family.

[Chemical composition] Paulownia tomentosa leaves contain ursolic acid, glycosides and polyphenols.

[Pharmacological action] Ursolic acid is not only chemically similar to oleanolic acid, but also has similar effects. It is a sapogenin and can be used as an emulsifier in the pharmaceutical or food industry. It is non-toxic to humans or animals. It has no obvious effect on water and salt metabolism. It has been reported that its combination with hawthorn acid can dilate coronary blood vessels and treat coronary circulation and heart failure. However, others believe that it has no specific effect on coronary blood vessels. Rather, because it is insoluble in water, it forms small particles in the body after intravenous injection, damaging the lungs and causing various reactions in the body.

【Nature and flavor】 ①《Ben Jing》: "bitter, cold."

【Functions and indications】 Treat carbuncle, furuncle, and traumatic bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: steam with vinegar, mash it and apply it, or mash it and apply the juice. For internal use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat carbuncle on the back that is as big as a plate and smells rotten and cannot be touched: steam tung leaves with vinegar and apply it on the wound to reduce fever and relieve pain, and the wound will gradually heal. (The Authentic Medical Book)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of tung leaves. We should pay more attention to information in this area so that we can be prepared when encountering problems and avoid panic.