Dajiuguniu: The Heat-clearing and Detoxifying Herb

The root rhizome of the plant called "Yáng Jiǎo Tiān Má" in Chinese, also known as Dajiuguniu, belongs to the family of lacquer tree plants. It grows in sunny grass slopes or shrubs at altitudes betw

Dry Lacquer: An Introduction to the Medicinal Uses and Properties

Introduction to Dry Lacquer Dry lacquer is the dried resin of the lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum). It is obtained by collecting and drying the lacquer residue left in lacquerware. It is