Chuan Lian Zi Dried Toosendan Fruit Sichuan Chinaberry Fruit Traditional TCM Herb 250g

Chuan Lian Zi (川楝子), the dried ripe fruit of Toosendan fructus from 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 whole dried fruits are supplied as a raw herbal ingredient for decoction and external herbal preparations. 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 whole fruits sourced from China
• Botanical source Melia toosendan, traditionally called Jin Ling Zi or Ku Lian Zi
• A recognized TCM herb traditionally associated with the Liver Stomach and Small Intestine channels
• Carefully dried whole fruit form suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulas
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 12 month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are round to oval with a golden yellow to brownish outer surface and a hard stony kernel inside. They have a characteristic faint herbal aroma and a distinctly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction under practitioner guidance
• Included in classical TCM formula combinations
• Used in external herbal washes or compresses in folk practice
• Stored as a raw botanical ingredient for herbal dispensaries

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chuan Lian Zi is traditionally used to soothe the Liver and regulate qi, and it appears in classical pairings such as with Yan Hu Suo in the well known Jin Ling Zi San combination. Traditionally it is also prepared for external use. It is regarded as a cold and bitter herb, so it has historically been used with care and typically in controlled decoction amounts determined by a practitioner.

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