1, the taboo of kapok soaking in water

Kapok is widely used in southern China. This medicinal material is suitable for summer use, which can not only clear away heat and toxic materials, but also has a very good effect of drying dampness. In addition to being used as medicinal materials, this flower can also be used as food to make various kapok porridge in life. Kapok is a treasure all over the body, which can not only be used as a kind of medicinal cotton in life, but also bark, flowers and roots can play a good role in health care.

However, although kapok can effectively promote the body to treat a variety of uncomfortable diseases, it can also make the mood more pleasant. But kapok belongs to a kind of Chinese herbal medicine after all, so it must be used more carefully in life. For example, it is not suitable to take rice cotton in spring and summer, and it is not allowed to take a large amount at one time.

2. Identification method of kapok

If you want to better prevent kapok from being damaged by soaking in water, you need to do your homework to select kapok to prevent the possibility of problems from the source. The flowers of kapok are relatively long, usually between five centimeters and eight centimeters. After drying, the petals will shrink and wrinkle, and some irregular blocks will appear at the same time. Kapok has a better distinguishing feature, that is, this flower has no pedicel and ovary, so it can be chosen according to this feature in life.

Kapok is thick, but it is also brittle, with reddish brown inside and brown or dark brown outside. At the same time, there are many stamens, all arranged in rows. This kind of flower is light in color and can taste sweet when chewed in the mouth. Generally speaking, if the flower of kapok is big and complete, and the color is brown, then this flower is the best.

3. Taboos for taking kapok

Kapok, also known as hero flower in some parts of China, usually opens in March and April. This kind of flower is brightly colored, and March and April are the most beautiful scenery in this city every year. Kapok is a treasure all over the body, flowers, roots and skins can be used, and its medicinal value is also very good. Experts tell us that kapok has a good therapeutic effect on gastrointestinal diseases after taking it, and it can also clear away heat and detoxify, diuretic and treat dysentery. And the effective health care effect is also very good.