Fresh kapok has the function of strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness, so you must simmer water before making soup or making tea. Sun-dried kapok has high medicinal value and has the functions of detoxification, heat clearing, dehumidification and cold dispelling.
Kapok is often a good ingredient for Guangdong folk to get rid of dampness, which not only has the effect of getting rid of dampness, but also is peaceful and moist. In spring, Chinese medicine often says that wet weight can cause symptoms such as weakness of limbs, indigestion and joint pain. Boiling kapok tea has a better effect on relieving the above symptoms.
The extracts from the roots and stems of kapok can be used as astringents and analgesics. Its juice can be used to treat dysentery, and its root bark, stem bark and thorns can be ground into powder to make ointment to treat acne.