Chuan Lian Zi (川楝子) is the fruit of the Sichuan chinaberry, recorded as Fructus Toosendan. It is bitter in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Bladder, Liver, Small Intestine and Stomach channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that regulate Qi.

Pinyin

chuan lian zi

Chinese

川楝子

Latin Name

Fructus Toosendan

English Name

Sichuan chinaberry·Toosendan Fruit·toosendan fruit; Sichuan chinaberry

Japanese

senrenshi

Korean

cheonryeonja

Actions and indications

Spreads Liver Qi, relieves stagnation and stops pain

Stagnant Liver Qi causing pain in the chest, flanks and upper abdomen
Distension and pain from disharmony of the Liver and Stomach
Bulging (Shan) disorders and hernial pain, often with the processed herb

Clears Liver Heat and leads Heat downward and out

Qi stagnation that has generated Heat, with irritability, a short temper, insomnia, and a red face and eyes; its cold nature makes this its best use
Cold patterns as well, when paired with appropriate herbs, because it is so effective

Kills parasites and stops pain

Roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm
Abdominal pain from intestinal parasites
Skin disorders of the scalp, dusted on as a powder

Kills fungus

Fungal infection of the scalp, applied as a paste

Combinations

yan hu suo

Liver Stagnation with Heat, causing irritability with intermittent epigastric and hypochondriac pain, hernial pain or menstrual pain

sheng di huang + gou qi zi

Liver Qi Stagnation combined with Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency, with chest and hypochondriac pain, dry mouth and acid regurgitation

xiao hui xiang + wu zhu yu

Pain associated with hernia.

bing lang + lei wan

Pain from intestinal parasites

ku lian pi + shi jun zi

Parasites.

xiao hui xiang

Bulging disorders and movable masses of the lower abdomen, by strongly regulating Qi and stopping pain

yan hu suo + xiang fu

Hypochondriac and abdominal pain.

mu xiang + xiang fu

Bloating.

xiao hui xiang + wu zhu yu + mu xiang

Cold hernial disorders with distention and pain of the lower abdomen

bing lang + shi jun zi

Parasitic infections.

Age

Raw

Granule

Tincture

Concentrate

Frequency

Any 3-15g; Tincture: 1-3ml

3-15 g

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1-3 ml

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Cautions

contraindication Deficiency Cold of the Spleen and Stomach, since its bitter cold quality can further weaken a cold, weak digestion

caution Not for large doses

caution Slightly toxic: prefer the dry-fried or salt-fried herb to the raw one, keep to normal doses, and use under a practitioner's supervision

caution Existing liver disease: take professional care and monitor, given its documented potential to harm the liver

Prepared forms (1)

chuan lian zi

川楝子·Fructus Toosendan

Chuan Lian Zi (Chao) (川楝子) is the dry-fried fruit of the Sichuan chinaberry, recorded as Fructus Toosendan. Beyond the names the record holds no category, channels or actions.

The catalogue records no separate actions, dose or cautions for this preparation. Unless noted above it follows chuan lian zi.

chuan lian zi

About chuan lian zi

Names

Classification

Actions and indications

Spreads Liver Qi, relieves stagnation and stops pain

Clears Liver Heat and leads Heat downward and out

Kills parasites and stops pain

Kills fungus

Combinations

Dosage

Cautions

Interactions

Drug interactions

Prepared forms (1)

chuan lian zi

About chuan lian zi

Names

Classification

Actions and indications

Spreads Liver Qi, relieves stagnation and stops pain

Clears Liver Heat and leads Heat downward and out

Kills parasites and stops pain

Kills fungus

Combinations

Dosage

Cautions

Interactions

Drug interactions

Prepared forms (1)

chuan lian zi

Related

Prepared forms

Used in 3 formulas