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Ku Lian Pi (苦楝皮), the bark of Melia, kills intestinal parasites (roundworm, hookworm, pinworm) and, applied externally, treats damp, itchy skin conditions such as scabies and tinea.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Melia azedarach (Cortex Meliae)
Common English Name
Chinaberry bark
Taste
Bitter
Temperature
Cold (toxic)
Channels Entered
Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Actions & Functions
- Kills parasites (roundworm, hookworm, pinworm)
- (External) treats scabies, tinea and damp skin lesions
Indications
Roundworm, hookworm and pinworm infestation; and scabies, ringworm and damp itchy skin (topical).
Dosage
4.5-9 g in decoction.
Common Combinations
With Shi Jun Zi and Bing Lang for intestinal parasites.
Cautions & Contraindications
Toxic - do not exceed the dose or use long-term; contraindicated in pregnancy and in liver disease and weak patients.
