The efficacy and function of small sumac

There are many types of Chinese medicine. When we choose, we need to understand the medicine first. So do you know about the medicinal material "lacquer tree"? Let us introduce it below.

[Alias] Mountain lacquer tree, iron elephant pole, wild lacquer tree

[Source] Rhus delavayi Franch. of the Anacardiaceae family , its roots and leaves are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Guizhou and Yunnan.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, reduce swelling and relieve pain.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above only introduces some of the effects and functions of the small lacquer tree. In fact, it has other effects, which I will not introduce here one by one. If you are interested, you can take a look at the effects and matters recorded in medical books.