Tung root

Tung root

(Chongqing herbal medicine)

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

[collection] from September to October.

[nature and taste] Henan Chinese herbal medicine manual: "cold in nature, bitter in taste. "

[functions and indications] 1. Chongqing herbal medicine: "in addition to rheumatism, clearing heat and toxin in intestines and stomach, it is used for rheumatism, foot pain, intestinal wind, bleeding, and hemorrhoids. "

② "Henan Chinese herbal medicine manual": "detumescence and toxin, dispel wind and dampness. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, 0.5-1 Liang; or grinding powder. External use: hot compress with Decoction.

[prescription selection] 1. Treatment of rheumatic foot pain: Paulownia root four Liang, Carex herb four Liang. Kang dry grind fine, mixed wine service. (Chongqing herbal medicine)

② Treatment of neuropathic shoulder pain, light day and heavy night: old Paulownia root bark a Jin, bran a Jin. Boil Paulownia root skin in water, remove the residue, mix it with bran while it is hot, apply hot compress on the affected area, and change it when it is cold. (Henan Chinese herbal medicine manual)

③ Treatment of muscle and bone pain: Paulownia root bark one or two. Take it in water. (Henan Chinese herbal medicine manual)