Chinese Name:
椿皮
PinYin Name:
Chunpi
Common Name:
Ailanthus Bark, Tree of Heaven Bark
Botanical Name:
Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle
Pharmaceutical (Latin) Name:
Cortex ailanthi
Meridians:
Large intestine, stomach, and liver
Parts Used:
The bark roots and/or stems can be gathered throughout the year. After removing the superficial rough bark, the remaining bark can be dried in the sun and then cut into pieces for further uses or help with:
Coagulation
Anti-Cancer medicinal plant (Possibly)
Intestinal astringent
Leukorrhea
Microbial worms
Shamanism:
For further study, see Incan / Andean Shamanism where the words (nouns) "chunpi, chumpi" literally mean the word "belt" (of living energy within Andean Mysticism).
