Herbs that Regulate the Qi
Chuan Lian Zi 川楝子
Fructus Meliae Toosendan Sichuan Pagoda Tree Fruit
Also known as Jin Ling Zi, Lian Shi
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Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Regulate the Qi
- Temperature
- Cold
- Nature & Flavour
- Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic
- Channels Entered
- LIV, SI, ST, BL
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Fructus Meliae Toosendan
- Chinese
- 川楝子
- Tone Marks
- chuān liàn zĭ
- Also Known As
- Jin Ling Zi, Lian Shi
Chinese Herb Actions
- Moves and regulates Qi, Stops Pain For Liver Qi Stagnation with symptoms such as abdominal pain, pain and distention in the lower ribs and upper abdomen. As Chuan Lian Zi is Cold, it is useful when there are also heat signs such as red eyes and face, irritability, temper, insomnia. Also used for hernial pain (see notes).
- Kills Parasites and Fungus, and Stops Pain For intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms accompanied by pain.
This herb can also be used topically for scalp fungus.
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 3-10 grams
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Use cautiously in patients with cold deficiency of the Middle Jiao.
Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
- Unprocessed Chuan Lian Zi is Slightly Toxic.
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This herb is considered toxic.
(while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity)
Chinese Herb Notes
- Dry frying Chuan Lian Zi decreases it's toxicity, makes it easier to digest, and warms it's cold nature.
- Dry frying with salt increases this herb's affinity for the Kidneys, and is often used for disorders such as hernial pain.
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
The information here is referenced from numerous sources — teachers, practitioners, class notes from Five Branches University, the books below, and the published research literature, with citations given as resolvable PubMed identifiers. Where sources disagree, I have flagged the discrepancies directly. If facts couldn't be verified, I have left them out. How we source our content.
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Chinese Herbs Books & References
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