Steinmetz:Aleurites

Aleurites cordata

Also known as (or relevant to) Aleurites cordata Family Euphorbiaceae English Names Tung tree Chinese Wood oil tree Natural Habitat China Japan Part(s) Used Oleum ligni Sinensis

Constituent(s) fatty oil Action irritant; used as substitute for linseed oil

Aleurites moluccana

Also known as (or relevant to) Aleurites moluccana Aleurites triloba Family Euphorbiaceae English Names Candle-nut tree Indian Walnut tree Varnish tree Belgaum Walnut tree Chinese Chestnut Natural Habitat India Pacific islands tropical countries (especially Moluccas) Southern China Japan Part(s) Used Nuces Oleum

Constituent(s) kernel: fatty oil cellulose minerals; oil: oleine palmitin stearin myristin acrid resin Action kernel: aphrodisiac purgative; oil: aperient slightly toxic. In the Hawaiian countries the entire kernels are strung on a stick and lightened as a candle