Chuan Lian Zi Dried Toosendan Fruit Whole Sichuan Chinaberry 川楝子 500g Bulk Chinese Herb

Chuan Lian Zi (川楝子), the dried fruit of Melia toosendan, is a classic Chinese herbal botanical known in TCM as Jin Ling Zi. Traditionally associated with moving qi and easing discomfort, these whole sun-dried fruits are sold as a raw agricultural product for decoction and external herbal applications. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Chuan Lian Zi fruits from Sichuan, a recognized TCM botanical
• Botanical source Melia toosendan, traditionally called Jin Ling Zi (金铃子)
• Sun-dried whole fruit form suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulas
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural product with 18-month shelf life
• Bulk 500g pack suited to herbal shops, decoction preparation, and external soaks

Quality & Sensory

Typically round to ovoid fruits with a yellowish-brown to golden exterior and firm, hard shell. The surface is naturally wrinkled with a faint characteristic aroma; decocted liquid is traditionally described as slightly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Prepared as an external herbal foot soak
• Stocked in bulk by herbal shops and apothecaries

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chuan Lian Zi is traditionally associated with soothing the liver, regulating qi, and relieving pain, and it has long appeared in classical formulas such as Jin Ling Zi San, often paired with Yan Hu Suo. Traditionally prepared by decoction, and in folk practice the fruits are also used externally in washes and soaks.

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