Rhus chinensis Mill.

Rhus chinensis Mill., Gard. Dict., ed. 8. n. 7 (1768).

Rhus chinensis Mill., Photo by Lợi Mai 

The native range of this species is N. Pakistan to Japan, Sumatera. It is a tree and grows primarily in the temperate biome.

Vietnamese names:

Muối, Ngũ bội tử, Diêm phù mộc, Bầu bí, Chu môi, Đìu khụi, Bơ pật (Thái), Mạy piệt (Tày), Dã sơn, Sơn bút

Latin name: 

Rhus chinensis Mill. – Rhus semialata Murr.

Family: 

Anacardiaceae

Uses: 

Bloody dysentery, diarrhea, detoxification (Oral hexapod powder). Ulcers, ulcers, wounds (5-10% solution applied). Tooth inflammation, swelling (Sac root sucks). Roots and leaves are used to treat colds that cause heat and vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea, broken bones, injuries from being beaten, falling, and yellow bee stings. Used externally to treat scabies, rashes, and night sweats in children. The roots are used to treat snakebites and poisonous boils.

Distribution: 

Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Cao Bang to the southern provinces. The tree grows naturally.

Fruit season: 

X-XI