The efficacy and function of tung oil tree

As people's living standards improve, they pay more attention to health preservation. Many people know that the traditional Chinese medicine tung oil is good for the body and can treat many diseases. Let’s learn about it today.

【Other names】Three-year-old tung tree, poppy tung tree, tiger tung tree

[Source] Vernicia fordii (Hemsl.) Airy Shaw, a plant of the Euphorbiaceae family, is used as medicine using its roots, leaves, flowers, fruit shells and seed oil . The roots can be harvested all year round. Collect leaves and fallen flowers in summer and autumn, dry them and set aside. Harvest the fruits in winter, remove the seeds, and dry them separately for later use. The seed oil is processed separately.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly spicy, cold. Slightly poisonous.

【Function and indication】Root: eliminates accumulation, repels parasites, dispels wind and dampness. Used for ascariasis, abdominal distension caused by food accumulation, rheumatic pain in muscles and bones, and edema caused by dampness.

[Usage and Dosage] 2-4 qian of root, decocted in water or stewed with meat; appropriate amount of leaves and flowers for external use, mash the fresh leaves and apply to the affected area, soak the flowers in vegetable oil and set aside.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to the effects, functions and eating methods of tung oil. When choosing it, you need to understand how to use it.