The efficacy and function of tung oil root

Chinese medicine has different effects on our body and can regulate our body. Today we will introduce a Chinese medicine: tung oil root. What are its specific effects and functions? Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Tung tree root (Herbal Prescriptions), tung oil tree root (Lingnan Herbal Medicine Collection), Gaotung tree root (Compilation of Commonly Used Folk Herbs), tung oil tree root (Guizhou Herbs).

[Source] It is the root of the tung oil tree of the Euphorbiaceae family, collected from September to October and used fresh or sun-dried.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Tung oil seed".

[Properties] The root is thick and solid, with brown-black surface, thick root bark, white inner part in cross section, loose and cottony.

【Nature and flavor】Pungent, cold, poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Digestion, diuresis, expectoration, and insecticidal. It is used to treat food accumulation, edema, ascites, asthma, scrofula, and ascariasis.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decocted in water, 4-6 qian (1-2 liang for fresh); grind into powder, stew with meat or soak in wine.

【Note】 "Collection of Common Folk Herbal Medicines": "Pregnant women should be careful when taking this medicine, as taking too much may cause nausea."

[Additional prescription] ① To treat ascites: 3 qian each of tung oil tree root and Chinese tallow tree root, 5 qian of gentiana root. Stew pork. (Guizhou Herbs)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Sichuan Chinese Medicine Records"

Above we introduced what tung oil root is. We know that tung oil root is a common Chinese herbal medicine with good health and wellness effects. It has many benefits to the human body and can relieve many symptoms. How about it, do you understand?