Chuan Lian Zi Dried Toosendan Fruit Whole Sichuan Chinaberry 川楝子 500g Bulk Herbal Ingredient

Chuan Lian Zi (川楝子), the dried fruit of Melia toosendan, is a classic TCM botanical also known as Jin Ling Zi (金铃子) or Ku Lian Zi. Traditionally associated with moving qi and easing discomfort, these whole dried fruits are supplied as a raw culinary-grade herb for decoction and external herbal preparations. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Chuan Lian Zi fruit, a traditional TCM botanical
• Botanical source Melia toosendan, also called Jin Ling Zi or Ku Lian Zi
• Supplied as a raw culinary-grade agricultural product in 500g units
• Traditionally used in decoctions and external herbal formulas
• Simple storage in a cool dry place with a 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden yellow to brownish-yellow, round fruits with a firm outer shell and wrinkled surface. The dried fruit has a faint characteristic aroma and a traditionally bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions prepared with other botanicals
• External herbal washes or foot soaks in folk practice
• Culinary-style herbal preparations where permitted by local guidance
• Stock ingredient for herbal shops and TCM practitioners

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chuan Lian Zi is traditionally associated with soothing the liver, regulating qi, and relieving pain, and it often appears in classical formulas such as Jin Ling Zi San, traditionally paired with Yan Hu Suo. It is typically decocted before use, and in folk practice the fruit has also been used externally in washes. This product is not a substitute for medicine.

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