The fruits of the redbud contain poisonous substances and should not be eaten. Once eaten it will victimize the heart respiratory system, seriously fatal. However, under the guidance of a doctor, there are still medicinal effects. It can treat diseases such as diabetes, nephritis and swelling, and dysuria, and it can also help women to treat irregular menstruation, postpartum stasis, and dysmenorrhea.
Redbud belongs to the branches and leaves of the plant, as well as wood, seeds generally contain toxic substances of the paclitaxel class, and paclitaxel can be absorbed by the body and quickly act to the heart and respiratory system, etc., so once people eat, it will make the heart respiratory system victimized, seriously fatal.