Chinese gall
Rhus chinensis
Rhus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese sumac or Chinese gallnut tree, is a traditional plant primarily associated with East Asian medicine. Traditionally, it has not been extensively documented for specific medicinal uses in any particular tradition. Scientific evidence suggests that the honey derived from this plant shows moderate antioxidant and antibacterial activity, though its performance does not significantly outperform other honeys evaluated. Studies have also noted variations in amino acid, vitamin, and mineral contents among different regions of Chinese gallnut honey, which may be influenced by environmental factors. Additionally, mixed-species afforestation has been shown to increase soil carbon and nitrogen storages more than monocultures, likely due to higher proportions of larger soil aggregates. The plant's genome has been found to contain various types of retrocopies, including putative retrogenes and chimeric genes, contributing to genetic diversity. Safety concerns for Rhus chinensis are currently unreported; no major issues have been documented. There is also no recorded evidence of significant drug interactions with this plant.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- El estudio encontró variaciones en los contenidos de aminoácidos, vitaminas y minerales en la miel de nuez chinesa de diferentes regiones de la provincia de Guizhou, con algunas correlaciones a factores ambientales.
- El estudio identificó varios tipos de retrocopias en el genoma de Schlechtendalia chinensis, incluyendo genes retrógrados y genes chimeras, lo cual contribuye a la diversidad genética.
- La aforsación de especies mixtas aumentó más las reservas de carbono y nitrógeno en el suelo que los monocultivos, principalmente debido a una mayor proporción de agregados más grandes.
- Rhus chinensis mostró una eficacia antibacteriana superior entre las medicinas herbales chinas probadas contra Staphylococcus caprae aislado de ovejaskos con mastitis.
- El porcentaje de supervivencia de las abejas aumentó y los niveles de ROS disminuyeron después del tratamiento con ácido tânico durante el estrés frío.
- El jarabe de Rhus chinensis mostró una actividad antioxidante y antibacteriana moderada en comparación con otros mielos evaluados en el estudio.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese gall?
Chinese gall (Rhus chinensis) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Chinese gall?
6 sourced findings are recorded for Chinese gall; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: El estudio encontró variaciones en los contenidos de aminoácidos, vitaminas y minerales en la miel de nuez chinesa de diferentes regiones de la provincia de Guizhou, con algunas correlaciones a factores ambientales.
How strong is the evidence for Chinese gall?
The strongest finding for Chinese gall carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Chinese gall safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Chinese gall in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Chinese gall interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Chinese gall in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Chinese gall?
Chinese gall is also known as: Сумах китайский, Sumac de Chine.
Is Chinese gall a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Fuentes
- T2 Tannic Acid Enhances Cold Resistance in Apis mellifera via Antioxidant Defense and Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation Activation. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of Staphylococcus caprae from dairy goats with mastitis to antibiotics and Chinese herbal medicines. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Antibacterial Activity and Volatile Components of Three Distinctive Apis cerana Honeys. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Gene retroposition and functional diversification of retrocopies in the Rhus gall aphid Schlechtendalia chinensis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Analysis of Amino Acid, Vitamin, and Mineral Content in Chinese Gallnut (Rhus chinensis Mill.) Honey from Guizhou Province. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Mixed-species afforestation stimulates the flow and turnover of carbon and nitrogen within soil aggregates in a degraded karst ecosystem. literature abstract metadata