Chuan Lian Zi Dried Toosendan Fruit 500g Natural Bulk Sichuan Chinaberry for Traditional Herbal Decoction

Chuan Lian Zi (川楝子), the dried fruit of Toosendan fructus from Melia toosendan, is a classic raw herb in Chinese herbalism. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Liver, Stomach, and Small Intestine channels. These whole dried fruits are supplied loose for decoction or external herbal preparation. Store in a cool, dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Lian Zi (川楝子) also known as Jin Ling Zi (金铃子) or Ku Lian Zi (苦楝子)
• Botanical source is Melia toosendan, the dried mature fruit used in TCM decoction pieces
• New harvest crop, naturally dried and supplied in loose bulk form
• Traditionally associated with soothing Liver qi and regulating stomach discomfort in TCM theory
• Suitable for herbal decoction, external washes, and professional formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically round to broadly ellipsoid fruits with a golden-yellow to brownish-yellow outer surface. The texture is firm and hard, and the kernel inside is oily. Dried Chuan Lian Zi carries a characteristic faintly medicinal aroma and a distinctly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction under practitioner guidance
• Used in external herbal washes or compresses in folk practice
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas by licensed herbalists
• Stored as a raw botanical ingredient for herbal dispensaries

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Chuan Lian Zi is traditionally used to move stagnant Liver qi and calm pain, and it appears in classical formulas such as Jin Ling Zi San, often paired with Yan Hu Suo. Externally, decocted fruit has been used in folk practice for topical washes. It is regarded as cold and bitter, so traditional use emphasizes appropriate pairing and dosage determined by a practitioner.

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