Chuan Lian Zi Sliced Toosendan Fruit 500g Sulfur-Free Dried Slices for Traditional Decoctions

Chuan Lian Zi (川楝子), the dried fruit of Melia toosendan, is a classic TCM botanical supplied as sulfur-free sliced pieces. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Liver, Stomach, and Small Intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoction practice and herbal formulas, it should be prepared and used under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Lian Zi (川楝子), the dried fruit of Melia toosendan
• Sliced form for convenient weighing, storage, and decoction preparation
• Sulfur-free processing with no fumigation treatment
• Traditionally associated with the Liver, Stomach, and Small Intestine channels in TCM
• Supplied as a raw Chinese medicinal botanical for professional herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a golden-yellow to brownish outer surface with a pale yellowish cut face and a firm, stony kernel. They carry a mild, characteristic herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically has a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction under practitioner guidance
• Incorporated into classical TCM formula combinations
• Used in professional herbal pharmacies and clinics
• Stored as a reference specimen for herbal study

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chuan Lian Zi is traditionally used to soothe the Liver, move qi, and relieve pain, and it appears in classical formulas such as Jin Ling Zi San, often paired with Yan Hu Suo. Traditionally it is decocted with other herbs rather than eaten alone. Because the fruit is considered cold and bitter, traditional texts advise careful dosing, and use should follow professional guidance.

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