The efficacy and function of Catalpa

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 Catalpa ovata.

[Source] It is the wood of the plant Catalpa ovata of the Bignoniaceae family.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the "Zhabaipi" article.

[Chemical composition] Contains catalpa lactone; it also contains a variety of naphthoquinone derivatives, among which α-lapatone has been confirmed.

【Functions and indications】 "Woling Materia Medica": "For gout in the hands and feet, boil catalpa wood in water and steam it in a bucket. Do not let the steam get into your eyes." "For cholera without vomiting or diarrhea, boil catalpa wood chips in a concentrated juice to induce vomiting."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Woling Materia Medica"

The above is an introduction to the effects of Catalpa wood. When using it, you can do so according to the needs mentioned above. Catalpa wood is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.