Journal of Pharmacopuncture (Feb 2002)

A literature study on lacquer poison

  • Kyoung-Min, Lee,
  • Ki-Rok, Kwon,
  • Sung-Mo, Choi,
  • Tae-Hee, Kim

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3831/KPI.2002.5.1.159
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 159 – 169

Abstract

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Objective: It will be examined in this research whether Lacquer poison can be used as an distinguished treatment to cure incurable diseases by considering literature existing and various papers. Method: I studies origin, alias, species, toxicity, effect, treatment, component, medical action and contraindication of Rhus vemiciflua stokes through various kinds literatures. Results: Sap of Rhus vemiciflua stokes that is used for medical purposes, has an effect on anti-tumor, anti-oxidation, hangover cure, and gastritis suppression. Even though urushiol and fIavonoids, the main ingredient of lacquer, has medical cure effects. but urushiol results in a dermatropic allergy. Sincc xylem of a Rhus vemiciflua stokes, however. does not induce the allergy but has medical efficacy, research on this topic is needed.

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