Chuan Lian Zi

Herbs that regulate the Qi 

 

 

Channels: BL, LIV, SI, ST

Properties: Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic

Common: Sichuan Pagoda Tree Fruit

Latin: Fructus Meliae Toosendan

Actions:

  • Regulate Liver Qi and alleviate pain(stop pain)
  • Kill parasites

1.     Liver Qi stagnation turn to heat: flank, rib and abdominal pain, stomach, burning sensation; e.g. Jin Ling Zi San, with Yan Hu Suo

2.     Parasites cause abdominal pain: roundworm or tapeworms; e.g. with Bing Lang, Shi Jun Zi

Dosage:

  • 3-9g

 

Precaution:

  • This herb is cold property, so patient with Spleen and Stomach cold deficiency should be careful