Chuan Lian Zi川楝子

Fructus ToosendanToosendan Fruit

También conocido comoSichuan Chinaberry · Sichuan Pagoda Tree · Melia · Sichuan Beadtree Berry

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Dosis habituales

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

- Yan Hu Suo
Intermittent epigastric or hypochondriac pain, hernia pain, or menstrual pain with irritability, from Liver Stagnation with Heat.
- Sheng Di Huang
- Gou Qi Zi
Hypochondriac and chest pain with dry mouth and acid regurgitation, from Liver Qi Stagnation combined with Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency.
- Xiao Hui Xiang
- Wu Zhu Yu
Hernia-related pain.
- Bing Lang
- Lei Wan
Pain from intestinal parasites.
- Ku Lian Pi
- Shi Jun Zi
Parasites.
- Xiao Hui Xiang
Strongly relieves pain and regulates Qi to treat bulging disorders and mobile lower-abdominal masses.
- Yan Hu Suo
- Xiang Fu
Hypochondriac and abdominal pain.
- Mu Xiang
- Xiang Fu
Bloating.
Hernial disorders with lower-abdominal pain and distention caused by Cold.

Some sources place this herb in the "Herbs that Expel Parasites" category.
It is not especially effective at expelling parasites, but its pain-relieving action makes it useful for abdominal pain caused by parasite accumulation.
It is particularly useful when Liver Qi Stagnation presents with Heat signs.
Possible side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspnea, palpitations and arrhythmias, with the ripe fruit being the most toxic part.
It is most commonly used for pain in the Heart, Liver, Stomach and Intestines.
It also treats Qi Stagnation of a hot nature.
It is also highly effective for flank and lower abdominal pain.
It additionally clears Damp-Heat by draining it out via the urine.
Applied topically as a paste, it treats fungal scalp infections: roast it, grind to powder, mix with sesame oil, and cleanse the scalp with salt water beforehand.
Dry-fried Toosendan Chao Chuan Lian Zi is milder in bitterness and Coldness and gentler on digestion.
Vinegar-fried Toosendan Cu Chao Chuan Lian Zi has an enhanced ability to stop pain and a warming quality that protects digestion.