Tung tree

Tung tree

(compendium)

[source] it is the wood of Paulownia or Paulownia tomentosa. For plant morphology, please refer to "Tongpi" section.

[chemical constituents] Paulownia tomentosa contains Paulownia, isopaulownia, d-sesamin and d-asaronin. The young branch contains a glucoside related to eugenoside with unknown structure, named Paulownia glycoside. Paulownia tomentosa also contains Catalpol.

[functions and indications] "filling the back of the elbow": "the treatment of swelling starts from the feet. For those who are a little better, cut the tung tree, boil the juice to soak it, and drink a little. Add beans, wonderful. "