What are the medicinal values ​​of the Chinese tallow tree?

The Chinese tallow tree is a plant. As a plant, it has the function of greening and adding to the scenery. Due to the nature of the Chinese tallow tree itself, it also has certain economic value. In reality, the Chinese tallow tree is often made into soap, candles, etc. Its seeds can also be made into paint. In fact, after research, it was found that the Chinese tallow tree is also a medicinal material. Let me introduce to you in detail the medicinal value of the Chinese tallow tree.

Medicinal value of the Chinese tallow tree: the root bark, bark and leaves of the Chinese tallow tree are used as medicine. The root bark and tree bark can be collected in all seasons, sliced ​​and dried; the leaves are mostly used fresh. Functions and indications: insecticidal, detoxifying, diuretic and laxative. Used for schistosomiasis, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, difficulty in urination and defecation, and snake bites; used externally to treat furuncle, corns, mastitis, bruises, eczema, and dermatitis. Nature and flavor: bitter, slightly warm. Enter the lung, spleen, kidney and large intestine meridians.

Note: Slightly toxic. This species is a poisonous plant included in the Chinese Plant Atlas Database. Its wood, latex, leaves and fruits are all poisonous. There are many reports of poisoning, including ingestion poisoning, with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal rumbling, dizziness, numbness of the limbs and lips, tinnitus, palpitations, pale complexion, and cold limbs. Contact with breast milk may cause irritation and erosion. The leaves can be used as pesticides and insecticides.

The role of Chinese tallow tree

Garden Scenery: The crown of the Chinese tallow tree is neat and the leaves are beautiful. The autumn leaves are in full bloom after frost and are very beautiful. It is praised as "the Chinese tallow tree is redder than the maple tree, and the garden is in February". If it is matched with pavilions, flower walls, rocks, etc., it will be very harmonious. In winter, the red fruits of the Chinese tallow tree hang on the branches for a long time without withering, which is quite beautiful. It can be planted alone or in clusters on lawns, by lakes or pools. It can be used as a embankment tree, garden shade tree or street tree in landscaping. In rural gardens, the Chinese tallow tree can be used as a street tree, planted in road landscape belts, in squares, parks, courtyards, or planted in large groups in scenic spots and forest parks, which can produce good landscaping effects.

Economic value: The wood is red, hard, fine-grained and has a wide range of uses. The leaves are black dye and can be used to dye clothes. The root bark treats snake bites. The red waxy layer (aril) can be used to make soap and candles after dissolving; the seed oil is suitable for paint, and can be used to coat oil paper, oil umbrellas, etc.

In addition to its horticultural and economic value, the Chinese tallow tree also has many medicinal values. Using the Chinese tallow tree can help the human body detoxify, kill insects and promote bowel movements. Therefore, people with constipation can use the Chinese tallow tree to regulate and improve their condition. Not only that, the Chinese tallow tree also has a good effect in treating diseases such as corns and dermatitis. Finally, I would like to remind everyone that since the Chinese tallow tree itself is somewhat toxic, you must be careful to control the amount when eating it and avoid overeating.