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Chuan Lian Zi (川楝子), the fruit of Melia toosendan, spreads constrained Liver qi, drains Liver heat and relieves pain, making it suited to qi stagnation that has generated heat; it also kills parasites.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Melia toosendan (Fructus Toosendan)
Common English Name
Sichuan chinaberry fruit
Taste
Bitter
Temperature
Cold
Channels Entered
Liver, Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder
Actions & Functions
- Spreads Liver qi and drains Liver heat; relieves pain
- Kills parasites and treats hernial pain
Indications
Liver qi stagnation with heat causing hypochondriac, epigastric and hernial pain; and roundworm with abdominal pain.
Dosage
3-9 g in decoction.
Common Combinations
With Yan Hu Suo (Jin Ling Zi San) for qi-stagnation pain with heat.
Cautions & Contraindications
Slightly toxic - do not exceed the dose. Cold; avoid in Spleen-Stomach deficiency-cold.
