Wu Tong, also known as Qingtong, is a deciduous tree of Wutong family. Seeds, such as beans, are called buttonwood trees, which can be eaten or pressed for oil when fried. Flowers, leaves and seeds are all used as medicine.

≮ Delicious ≯ Sweet, flat and non-toxic.

≮ Food ingredients ≯ Boat-fruited Sterculia contains caffeine and gum.

≮ Food efficacy ≯ Benefiting qi and nourishing yin, improving eyesight, calming liver and blackening hair.

Trichophyton baldness sore (lalitou): fresh sycamore flowers are mashed and applied to the affected area.

Rectal prolapse: Platanus acerifolia bark is decocted in thick juice and washed warmly, 2~3 times a day.

Hypertension: tender leaves of plane tree, 30 grams a day, decoction instead of tea.

Oral cavity and glossitis: scorch the sycamore, grind it into fine powder and coat it with honey several times a day.

Trauma, fire injury, erysipelas: Apply fresh sycamore juice to the affected area several times a day.