Tea-Seed Oil … Classic Formulas

Cha You · Oleum Camelliae

Primary Actions

  • Removes toxicity and soothes damaged tissue ... Cha You is used externally for scalds, burns, and irritated skin where a cooling protective oil is preferred.
  • Moistens the intestines ... traditional internal use includes dry constipation and obstructed stool when lubrication is needed more than harsh purging.
  • Kills parasites and relieves worm-related discomfort ... older records include scabies and abdominal pain from roundworm or ascarid obstruction.

Classic Formulas

  • Simple internal Cha You with cold water ... a traditional route for dry constipation.
  • External application for scalds, burns, and itchy parasitic lesions ... the most practical and recognizable use lane for the oil.
  • Worm-related abdominal-pain use ... a narrower older tradition that keeps the oil separate from purely culinary oils.

Classical Text References

  • Traditional herbology describes Oleum Camelliae as sweet, bitter, and cool, entering the Large Intestine to remove toxicity, moisten the intestines, and kill parasites.
  • The classical indication list includes constipation, scalds, burns, scabies, abdominal pain from roundworm, and eruptive disease.