The efficacy and function of Che Sang Zai

In modern life, everyone is very familiar with various Chinese herbal medicines, among which Chesangzai is a very common one. So what are the effects and functions of Chesangzai? Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Mountain willow, oil-bearing seed, fried rice firewood, wild peach, night-time seed, dog-time seed, mountain branch lotus, stream willow, hairy milk, stone old paper, white stone neem, slope willow

[Source] Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq., Meliaceae , its leaves, flowers, fruits or the whole plant are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant is poisonous and contains trace amounts of hydrogen cyanide. In addition, the leaves contain alkalis, saponins, etc.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, pungent, warm.

【Functions and indications】Detoxification, anti-inflammatory and antipruritic. Leaves: Treat skin sores and itching. The whole plant is ground into powder and applied externally to treat sores, eczema, urticaria and rashes. The dosage is 1 qian; the flowers and fruits are used to treat whooping cough.

【Note】 Accidental ingestion of its leaves may cause symptoms such as diarrhea.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Chesangzai. Chesangzai is very good for human health, so you can try it.