Nutgall/Chinese Sumac ~ Galla chinensis
Nutgall/Chinese Sumac Latin name: Galla chinensis Family: – Part used: hard, globular excretions on leaves and stems induced by the larva of Melaphis chinensis Habitat: grown on lowland, hills and mountains in Japan, China, Indochina, Malaysia, Java, Sumatra Main constituents: tannin Energetics: sour, cold Main herbal actions: astringent Minor herbal …