ku lian pi

苦楝皮·Cortex Meliae

Chinaberry Bark

Toxic

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About ku lian pi

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.

Names

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

Classification

Category: Kill Parasites
Channels: Stomach, Spleen, Liver
Flavour: Bitter
Temperature: Cold
Part used: Root
Family: Meliaceae
Tags: Chinese Herbs, Common

Actions and indications

Kills parasites

Roundworm, threadworm, hookworm and pinworm in the intestines
Trichomonas infection of the vagina
Strong and effective enough to be given alone for these

Treats tinea topically

Tinea, as a wash, or as a powder mixed with vinegar into a thick paste

Treats trichomonas

Trichomonas vaginitis, as an external wash or douche

Combinations

bing lang + he shi
Strengthens its overall action against parasites
bai bu + wu mei
Pinworms, given as an enema each night for two to four nights
bing lang + feng mi
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

Dosage

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	—	—

Cautions

contraindication Liver or heart disease
pregnancy Not for use in pregnancy
contraindication Peptic ulcer
caution A weak constitution
caution Cold and deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach
caution Avoid large doses and long courses