Bauhinia, also known as red-flowered sheep's hoof, is an evergreen medium-sized tree of the family Hemataceae. Its leaves are round, broadly oval or kidney-shaped, but the tops are split into two halves, resembling a sheep's hoof, so it is Got its name. During the flowering period between winter and spring, the flowers are as big as the palm of a hand, slightly fragrant, with five petals evenly arranged in whorls, red or pink, and very beautiful. The redbud flower is evergreen and luxuriant all year round and is quite resistant to smoke and dust, so it is particularly suitable as a street tree. The bark contains tannins and can be used as tannins and dyes. The roots, bark and flowers can also be used as medicine. Bauhinia belongs to the leguminous family and is one of the main ornamental flowers in spring. It is suitable for planting in courtyards, parks, lawn edges and hillsides. It has strong adaptability, likes sunshine and can withstand heat. The flowers, bark and fruits of redbud can be used medicinally. It has the effects of clearing away heat and cooling blood, dispelling wind and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and promoting menstruation, reducing swelling and relieving pain. It can treat rheumatic bone pain, bruises, wind-cold-damp paralysis, amenorrhea, snake and insect bites, blood disharmony, rabies and other diseases.

Redbud flowers first and then leaves. The flowers are bright and lovely. They are often planted in courtyards, in front of buildings and on the edges of lawns. The bark and peduncles can also be used as medicine, with the effect of detoxifying and reducing swelling; the seeds can be used to make pesticides, and have the effect of repelling pests. It has the effects of clearing away heat and cooling blood, dispelling wind and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and promoting menstruation, reducing swelling and relieving pain. It can treat rheumatic bone pain, bruises, wind-cold-damp paralysis, amenorrhea, snake and insect bites, blood disharmony, rabies and other diseases. The wood has straight texture and fine structure, and can be used for furniture, construction, etc.

This is the recipe for how to eat it. Hehe, I couldn’t find it for the moment. I’ll add it when I find it.