苦楝皮·Cortex Meliae
Chinaberry Bark
Toxic
Toxicity graded by American Dragon.
Ku Lian Pi (苦楝皮) is the bark of the chinaberry tree, taken from trunk or root, recorded as Cortex Meliae. It is bitter in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Liver, Spleen and Stomach channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that kill parasites.
| Pinyin | ku lian pi |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 苦楝皮 |
| Latin Name | Cortex Meliae |
| English Name | Chinaberry Bark·Chinaberry Bark/Root·Root·sichuan chinaberry bark |
| Japanese | kurenkonpi |
| Korean | koryeonpi |
bing lang + he shi
Strengthens its overall action against parasites
Pinworms, given as an enema each night for two to four nights
Hookworm; taken for two days at night before sleep, with the stomach empty
ku shen + she chuang zi + zao jiao
Parasites, powdered and inserted into the rectum or vagina
vinegar + tea tree oil
Tinea and sores, powdered, mixed and applied topically
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 4.5-20g; Up to 60g when used alone; Tincture: 2-4ml | 4.5-20 g | — | 2-4 ml | — | — |
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