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Chinese wood-oil-tree

Vernicia fordii

Vernicia fordii, commonly known as tung tree or Chinese tung tree, is a traditional plant primarily associated with East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. Traditionally, it has not been extensively used in medicine, though its seeds have been employed for oil production and other industrial purposes. Scientific evidence on the medicinal use of Vernicia fordii is limited. A study indicated that VfUGT87H9 enhances Fusarium resistance through myricetin glucosylation-mediated flavonoid metabolism, suggesting potential biological activity. Another study noted lower primary and secondary metabolite levels in severely rocky desertified areas compared to mildly affected regions, highlighting the plant's ecological significance but not its medicinal properties. Additionally, overexpression of the ANR gene increased flavonoid concentrations, enhancing resistance to Fusarium wilt in a related species, Vernicia montana. Safety concerns for Vernicia fordii are currently minimal; no major issues have been recorded. There are also no known drug interactions associated with this plant.

At a glance
Best evidence
D
Cautions
—

Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

What the science says

  • The study found that VfUGT87H9 enhances Fusarium resistance in Vernicia fordii via myricetin glucosylation-mediated flavonoid metabolism. D PMID
  • The study found that primary and secondary metabolite types and quantities in the rhizosphere soil of severely rocky desertified areas were significantly lower than those in mildly rocky desertified areas. D PMID
  • This study identified ERF3A and OLA1 as stable reference genes for qRT-PCR in tung tree sex differentiation research. D PMID
  • The study found that overexpression of the VmANR gene increased flavonoid concentrations, enhancing resistance to Fusarium wilt in Vernicia montana. D PMID
  • Notably, casbene gene clusters were identified across most Euphorbiaceae species but showed variations in specific enzymes present. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Chinese wood-oil-tree?

Chinese wood-oil-tree (Vernicia fordii) 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 wood-oil-tree?

5 sourced findings are recorded for Chinese wood-oil-tree; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that VfUGT87H9 enhances Fusarium resistance in Vernicia fordii via myricetin glucosylation-mediated flavonoid metabolism.

How strong is the evidence for Chinese wood-oil-tree?

The strongest finding for Chinese wood-oil-tree carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Chinese wood-oil-tree safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Chinese wood-oil-tree in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Chinese wood-oil-tree interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Chinese wood-oil-tree in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Chinese wood-oil-tree?

Chinese wood-oil-tree is also known as: Тунг Форда.

Is Chinese wood-oil-tree 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.

Sources

  1. T2 Comparative analysis of rhizosphere soil between three plantation types in Karst Rocky Desertification area by widely targeted metabolomics. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Genome-wide terpene gene clusters analysis in Euphorbiaceae. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 VfUGT87H9 Enhances Fusarium Resistance in Vernicia fordii via Myricetin Glucosylation-Mediated Flavonoid Metabolism. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Overexpression of Anthocyanidin Reductase Increases Flavonoids Content to Combat Fusarium Wilt in the Root Xylem of Vernicia montana. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Identification and validation of stable reference genes via transcriptome analysis for studying sex differentiation in tung tree (Vernicia fordii). literature abstract metadata