Aleurites fordii

Aleurites fordii
Family:Aleurites fordii; Antibacterial; Antiphlogistic; Emetic; Vermifuge.
Common name:Tung tree
The oil from the seed is used externally to treat parasitic skin diseases burns scalds and wounds. The poisonous oil is said to penetrate the skin and into the muscles when applied to surgical wounds it will cause inflammation to subside within 4 - 5 days and will leave no scar tissue after suppressing the infection. The plant is emetic antiphlogistic and vermifuge. Extracts from the fruit are antibacterial.

Herbal Database

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