Chuan Lian Zi - 川楝子 - Fructus Toosendan - Melia

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Fructus Toosendan
Common English:	Melia Sichuan Beadtree Berry Sichuan Chinaberry Sichuan Pagoda Tree Toosendan Fruit

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Bitter (Acrid) (Sour)	Cold Slightly Toxic	Bladder Liver Small Intestine Stomach	3-15g Tincture: 1-3ml 4.5-9g (Secondary source)

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Dredges Liver Qi, Releases Stagnation, Stops pain and conducts Heat out from below	Liver Qi Stagnation with pain in the chest and ribs, distention and pain from Liver/Stomach disharmony and bulging disorders It is most useful for problems involving Heat, but because it is very effective, it can also be used for Cold conditions with the appropriate herbs
Kills parasites and stops pain	Roundworms and tapeworms Primarily used for abdominal pain associated with parasitic infestation Topically as a powder for dermatosis of the scalp
Kills fungus	Topically, as a paste for fungal infections of the scalp

CONTRAINDICATIONS

INCOMPATIBILITIES

HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Rz. Corydalis Yan Hu Suo	Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi	Fr. Foeniculi Xiao Hui Xiang Fr. Evodiae Wu Zhu Yu
Intermittent epigastric and hypochondriac pain, hernia pain or menstrual pain with irritability due to Liver Stagnation with Heat.	Hypochondriac and chest pain, dry mouth and acid regurgitation from Liver Qi Stagnation along with Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency.	Pain associated with hernia.
Sm. Arecae Bing Lang Omphalia Lei Wan	Cx. Meliae Ku Lian Pi Fr. Quisqualis Shi Jun Zi	Fr. Foeniculi Xiao Hui Xiang
Pain associated with intestinal parasites.	Parasites.	Strongly stops pain and regulates Qi to treat bulging disorders and mobile masses in the lower abdomen.
Rz. Corydalis Yan Hu Suo Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu	Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu	Fr. Foeniculi Xiao Hui Xiang Fr. Evodiae Wu Zhu Yu Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang
Hypochondriac and abdominal pain.	Bloating.	Hernial disorders with lower abdominal pain and distention due to Cold.
Sm. Arecae Bing Lang Fr. Quisqualis Shi Jun Zi
Parasitic infections.

In some sources this herb is classified under “Herbs that Expel Parasites”.
Although it is not especially effective at expelling parasites, it relieves pain, so it is used to eliminate abdominal pain caused by accumulated parasites.
It is particularly helpful for Liver Qi Stagnation with Heat signs.
Possible side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspnea, palpitations and arrhythmias. The ripe fruit is the most toxic part.
Its most frequent uses are for Heart, Liver, Stomach and Intestinal pain.
It is also used for stagnant Qi of a hot nature.
It is likewise excellent for flank and lower abdominal pain.
In addition, it clears Damp-Heat by leading it out through the urine.
For fungal infections of the scalp, it is applied topically as a paste: roast it, grind it to a powder and mix with sesame oil. Wash the scalp with salt water before applying.
Dry-fried Toosendan Chao Chuan Lian Zi is less bitter and Cold and less disruptive to digestion.
Vinegar-fried Toosendan Cu Chao Chuan Lian Zi stops pain more effectively and is warming, which prevents digestive upset.
Another name for this herb is Jin Ling Zi.

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.