Pinyin: chuan lian zi (chao)

ENGLISH NAME: Melia (Stir Fried)

LATIN NAME: Stir Fried Toosendan Fructus

Properties: bitter, cold
Channels Entered: Liver, Small Intestine, Stomach, Urinary Bladder

CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
1. Moves Qi and Relieves Pain

2. KiIIs Parasites

3. KiIIs Fungus

DOSAGE
3 to 10 grams in decoction.

CAUTIONS I CONTRAINDICA TIONS

• Use Chuan Lian Zi with caution in cases of deficiency and cold of the Spleen and Stomach.
• Large dosages of Chuan Lian Zi are not recommended as it is slightly toxic.