| Pin-yin: |
chuan lian zi |
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| English name: |
Sichuan chinaberry |
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| Where grown: |
In Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei and Guizhou areas of China. |
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| Source: |
The dried, ripe fruit of Melia toosendan Sieb. et Zucc. and its family. |
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| Ingredients: |
Diepoxytirueallenol, NimbolidinA,B |
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| Pharmacological effect: |
The herbal extract is effective in expelling parasites. |
| Properties: |
Bitter, cold, slightly toxic |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver, small intestine, bladder |
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| Function: |
Drains damp heat, clears liver fire, alleviates pain and kills parasites. |
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| Major 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. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
4.5~9g |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation. |
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