Chuan Lian Zi Dried Toosendan Fruit Slices 500g Natural Sichuan Chinaberry for Traditional Decoctions

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 (苦楝子). In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Liver, Stomach, and Small Intestine channels. These dried whole fruits are supplied as a raw herbal ingredient for decoction and external herbal practice. Store in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Lian Zi (川楝子) dried fruit from China
• Botanical source Melia toosendan, a classic TCM materia medica
• Also known as Jin Ling Zi (金铃子) and Ku Lian Zi (苦楝子)
• Naturally dried whole fruit suitable for decoction preparation
• Traditional pairing with Yan Hu Suo in the Jin Ling Zi San formula

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden yellow to yellowish brown with a rounded spherical shape and a firm, slightly wrinkled surface. The aroma is mildly characteristic of dried citrus-like fruit, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Combined with other TCM herbs in classical formulas
• Used in external herbal washes under practitioner guidance
• Stored as a raw botanical for herbal apothecary use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chuan Lian Zi is traditionally used to soothe the Liver, move qi, and relieve pain, and it appears in the classical formula Jin Ling Zi San together with Yan Hu Suo. It is traditionally prepared by breaking the fruit and simmering it in decoctions. Practitioners may also recommend it for external washes in folk herbal use.

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