Pistacia chinensis

Other Names : Chinese pistache, 黄連木, huángliánmù

Health Benefits

The fresh leaves also contain 0.12% of aromatic oil which is very expensive and can be utilized for many purposes.
In traditional Chinese medicine, all parts of the plant can be applied as medicine for treating dysentery, inflammatory swelling, psoriasis, rheumatism and other illnesses.
Resin from the related Pistacia lentiscus is analgesic, antitussive, expectorant and sedative. It would be worthwhile examining the resin obtained from this species.
When its fruit are wounded by insects, medicinal valued Pistacia is prepared which is used. Distributed from 300 to 1500 m in open and dry areas of western Nepal only. Generally found in Pine (Pinus roxburghii) forest. November to December. Photo: Dipesh Pyakurel Bark of dry fruit Empty bark of flower is the main basis of its identification. Fruit bark is brown in color and has slight lines like. It has no any specific scent. Flower is empty and inner part is slightly yellow in color compared to outer part of flower. It is up to 2.5 cm in length. Dust of wounded fruit is used as medicine in Dysentery, Asthma, against bites of Snake and Scorpio and killing worms. Flower dust is also used in respiratory related diseases. Oil can also be extracted which has medicinal value