The efficacy and function of the fruit of the bark tree

The scientific name of the pawpaw tree is mulberry. This plant is grown in many places in central my country, and the fruit of the pawpaw is also liked by many people. In addition to its sweet taste, this fruit also has extremely high nutritional value. It can nourish the kidneys and strengthen the tendons, clear away heat and cool blood, and promote diuresis and reduce swelling. Below, we will give you a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of the paulownia fruit, as well as the proven recipes for treating diseases.

1. Plant morphology of paper mulberry

The bark of the paper mulberry is smooth, light gray or gray-brown, not easy to crack, and the whole plant contains latex. Simple leaves are alternate, sometimes nearly opposite, ovate to broadly ovate, with acute apex, rounded or nearly cordate base, and coarse teeth on the margin. The leaves on young branches are more obvious, with thick soft hairs on both sides; petioles are densely pubescent; stipules are ovate-oblong and fall off early. The flowering period is from April to June, and the fruiting period is from July to September. It is mainly distributed in the Yellow River, Yangtze River and Pearl River basins.

2. The efficacy and function of paper mulberry

[Nature and flavor] The seed is sweet and cold; the leaves are sweet and cool; the bark is sweet and neutral.

【Function and indications】

Zi: Nourishes the kidney, strengthens the tendons and bones, improves eyesight and is a diuretic. Used for soreness of waist and knees, blurred vision due to kidney deficiency, impotence and edema.

Leaves: clear away heat, cool blood, promote dampness removal, and kill insects. Used for epistaxis, enteritis, and dysentery.

Skin: diuretic, detumescent, and anti-rheumatic. Used for edema, muscle and bone pain; used externally to treat neurodermatitis and ringworm.

Milk: It can promote diuresis, reduce swelling and detoxify. It can treat edema, ringworm, snake, insect, bee, scorpion and dog bites.

3. Proven prescriptions for curing diseases with paper mulberry

Sore throat, cough with sputum: 20 grams of mulberry root, 20 grams of lemongrass root, 15 grams of cassia root, 30 grams of rice straw root, and 15 grams of verbena root. Take the decoction orally or soak in water as tea.

Chronic cough: 20 grams of mulberry root, 15 grams of Xiaobadusan, 15 grams of Cassia seed root, and 15 grams of Qianzhangzhi root. Decoction for oral administration.

Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite: 20 grams of mulberry root, 20 grams of glutinous rice, and 10 grams of Acorus calamus. Decoction for oral administration.

Dosage and administration: 10-20g seeds; 15-30g leaves; 15-25g bark. For external use, apply the fresh juice to the cut bark.

4. Can the fruit of the paper mulberry be eaten?

The fruit of the mulberry tree is cold in nature and sweet in taste. Nourishes the kidneys, clears the liver, improves eyesight and acts as a diuretic. It is used for soreness of waist and knees, consumptive disease, bone steaming, dizziness and blurred vision, and opacity of eyes.

Paper mulberry fruit contains 0.51% saponin and vitamin B. The seeds contain 31.7% oil, and the paper mulberry oil contains 2.67% unsaponifiable matter, 9.0% saturated fatty acids, 15.0% oleic acid, and 76.0% linoleic acid.

The fruit is harvested when it is ripe in autumn. The fruit of the paulownia is sweet and sour and can be eaten directly, but the grayish white membranous calyx and impurities need to be removed.