* Effects
The important ingredient of lacquer tree is ‘urushiol’. ’Urushiol’ is also the major content of lacquer tree sap, and it matches ‘Tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUCDA)’ by 99% which constitutes the bear’s gallbladder.
The urushiol content of the sap of lacquer trees grown in Korea is 60%, 10% more than the sap of lacquer trees grown in other countries, and it exhibits better Medicinal effect. In particular, the lacquer tree grown in Gangwondo province is famous. According to the ancient Chinese book of medicine ‘Gujinluxiafa’, the efficacy of lacquer has been known from the Sui Dynasty (581~618) of China.
Emperor Yang, the 2nd emperor of the Sui Dynasty, who had 134 concubines, enjoyed having ‘yidashan‘ which is known to rejuvenate the aged and increase energy, and the main ingredient of ‘yidashan‘ is lacquer. Lacquer eliminates extravasated blood and thins the blood.
Also, it is known to have great effects on various liver problems such as chronic gastritis and fatty liver. Urushiol causes lacquer poisoning but it also has antibacterial effects. Lacquer sap warms the body, hands, and feet to protect the body from cold in the winter.
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