Single Herbs

Category	Li Qi Yao 理氣藥
Sub Category
Name	Chuan Lian Zi 川楝子 Sichuan chinaberry
Grown	In Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei and Guizhou areas of China.
Source	The dried, ripe fruit of Melia toosendan Sieb. et Zucc. and its family.
Ingredients	Diepoxytirueallenol, NimbolidinA,B
Pharma Effect	The herbal extract is effective in expelling parasites.
Properties	Bitter, cold, slightly toxic
Channels	Liver, small intestine, bladder
Function	Drains damp heat, clears liver fire, alleviates pain and kills parasites.
Clinic Usage	For internal injury due to cold, high fever, abdominal pain, hernia disorders, parasite accumulations, carbuncles and painful skin lesions.
Cautions	Owing to its bitter and cold nature, it is contraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency of spleen and stomach.
Dosage	4.5~9g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation.