The efficacy and function of Paulownia

The ornamental effect of Paulownia

The Paulownia tree has a graceful posture and large flowers, which are mostly lavender and white. They are beautiful and eye-catching and have great ornamental value. At the same time, Paulownia trees can purify the air and have good resistance to air pollution. They are excellent tree species for greening cities and industrial and mining areas.

Economic Value of Paulownia

The wood of Paulownia has straight texture, is unyielding and does not crack, has a uniform structure and is easy to process. In addition, it is not easy to burn, not easy to deform, paints well and has excellent moisture-proof properties. It is particularly suitable for making aviation, ship models, plywood, life-saving equipment, etc. Tung wood has a high cellulose content and is light in color, making it a good raw material for the papermaking industry. It can be used for construction, furniture, artificial boards and musical instruments. The wood of Paulownia is relatively loose, has good acoustic properties, and strong resonance, making it one of the excellent materials for making musical instruments. Small branches of Paulownia can be used to make charcoal pencils.

Medicinal value of Paulownia

The leaves, flowers, fruits and bark of Paulownia can be used as medicine, which has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. Paulownia flowers have excellent antibacterial and antiviral effects. Paulownia flowers contain ursolic acid, which can relieve people's irritability and anxiety, and also have a significant inhibitory effect on cancer cells. Paulownia fruit has the effect of lowering blood pressure and is suitable for patients with hypertension. It also contains a substance called syringin, which has the effect of stopping bleeding. Paulownia flowers have clinical effects and can be made into effective medicines in the form of injections, tablets, ointments, and aqueous solutions. It can be used for various inflammations such as rhinitis, bronchopneumonia, acute tonsillitis, acute enteritis, etc.