Effects and functions of tung tree leaves

There are many substances that are good for the human body, but sometimes we don’t easily discover them, such as the leaves of tung trees. Usually we just think that this is an ordinary leaf with no special function. In fact, after research, we will find that the function of tung tree leaves is far beyond our imagination. So we should know what are the effects and functions of tung tree leaves?

The efficacy and function of tung tree leaves

1. The efficacy of tung tree leaves

After being used as medicine, the leaves of tung oil tree have a bitter and spicy taste, a cold nature, and a certain degree of toxicity. They can enter the liver meridian and the large intestine meridian. Clearing away heat and swelling, detoxifying and killing insects are its main effects. It can be used to treat human enteritis, dysentery, carbuncle, scabies and other common diseases. It can be decocted for treatment, but the dosage should not exceed 30 grams each time.

2. Tung oil tree leaves can treat burns

Tung oil leaves can clear away heat and detoxify, and can also reduce swelling and relieve pain. They have a good therapeutic effect on human burns. In daily treatment, you can directly mash the tung oil leaves into a paste and then apply it to the injured area. You can also grind the dried tung oil leaves into powder, add sesame oil and mix well before applying it externally. This can prevent infection of the wound, reduce swelling and relieve pain, and accelerate wound healing.

3. Tung oil tree leaves can cure frostbite

Tung oil leaves also have a good therapeutic effect on human frostbite. Especially when people get frostbite and ulcers appear and yellow water oozes, they can be treated with tung oil leaves in time. During treatment, the tung oil leaves can be calcined and ground into powder and then sprinkled directly on the frostbite ulcers. It can have a significant effect on reducing swelling and relieving pain, and can also make the ulcerated injuries improve quickly.