Ku Lian Pi苦楝皮
Cortex MeliaeChinaberry (Root) Bark
- Slightly toxic
Also known asMelia (Root) Bark · Bead Tree Root Bark · Chinatree (Root) Bark · Sichuan Chinaberry (Root) Bark
- Category
- Herbs that expel parasites
- Nature
- cold
- Taste
- bitter
- Channels entered
- Liver, Spleen, Stomach
- Dosage
- 4.5–20 g
Usual doses
- Dosage
- 4.5–20 g
- Dosage
- 60 g
- Tincture
- 2–4 ml
Actions & indications
- Kills parasites
- Intestinal parasites: Roundworms, threadworms, hookworms, pinworms and vaginal trichomonas infections
- This is strong and effective and can be used by itself
- Treats tinea topically
- As a wash or a powder made into a thick paste with vinegar for tinea
- Treats trichomonas
- Externally as a wash or douche for trichomonas vaginitis
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with Liver or Heart disease.
- Contraindicated in pregnancy.
- Contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcers.
- Use cautiously in patients with a weak constitution.
- Use cautiously in patients with Spleen-Stomach Deficiency Cold.
- Avoid large doses or prolonged use.
Combinations
Notes
- It also clears Damp-Heat.
- Applied externally, it treats scabies and sores.
- It is said to address roving Wind-rash, noxious sores, scabies, lichen, and high fever in children.
- This herb is also said to help control diarrhea.
- Ku Lian Pi and Fr. Quisqualis Shi Jun Zi both expel parasites and work well against roundworms. Ku Lian Pi, bitter and cold, clears Damp-Heat but is harsh on digestion and relatively toxic, whereas Shi Jun Zi, sweet and warm, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, treats accumulation disorder in childhood malnutrition, and clears Deficiency Heat.