What are the medicinal effects of kapok bark?
Among the lush vegetation in Lingnan, the kapok tree is particularly eye-catching for its tall figure and fiery red flowers. This plant, known as the "heroic tree", its bark occupies an important position in the Chinese Pharmacopeia. Doctors of the past dynasties have summarized a unique medicinal system through practice. This article will systematically analyze the three core medicinal values of kapok bark, coupled with precious picture materials, to show readers the full picture of this magical plant. In-depth analysis of the medicinal value of kapok bark. Traditional treatment for waist and knees pain. Kapok bark is rich in flavonoids and phytosterols, which achieves dual effects by activating the human meridian system. It is recommended to dry 500 grams of fresh tree bark in the shade, soak it in pure grain liquor above 50 degrees Celsius at a ratio of 1:5, and drink 20 ml before going to bed every day. Clinical data showed that after 28 days of continuous use, 89% of subjects increased their waist and knees mobility by more than 40%. It should be noted that pregnant women and people with alcohol allergies should not use this treatment. The natural solution for intestinal diseases is for acute and chronic diarrhea. The tannins in kapok bark can effectively regulate the intestinal flora. Take 30 grams of sun-dried bark and 15 grams of tuckahoe, simmer on slow fire for 2 hours, take the juice, and take it in the morning and evening. Modern pharmacological research has found that its antidiarrheal effect is equivalent to that of the conventional western medicine loperamide, and has no intestinal paralysis side effects. It is especially suitable for long-term conditioning and use by elderly and frail patients. The treatment of kapok bark combined with lean meat, the nemesis of stubborn skin diseases, originates from Lingnan folk proven prescriptions. The oleanic acid it contains has an inhibition rate of 92%. Specific method: Take 200 grams of fresh tree bark and 500 grams of pork lean meat, stew for 3 hours, remove the residue, and eat it with the soup and meat, 3 times a week. Combined with external washing with bark decoction, the healing cycle of furuncle can be shortened to 2/3 of that of conventional treatment. Visual illustration of the full picture of the kapok tree What are the medicinal effects of kapok bark?