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Other Names :Sichuan Pagoda Tree Fruit, Fructus Toosendan, Toosendan Fruit, Sichuan Chinaberry
Sichuan Pagoda Tree, Melia, Sichuan Beadtree Berry, 川楝子 
==Special Precautions of Chuan Lian Zi==
*Contraindicated for those with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.
*Avoid using large doses.
==Benefits and uses of Chuan Lian Zi are==
* Liver Qi Stagnation with pain in the chest and ribs, distention and pain from Liver/Stomach disharmony and bulging disorders. It is most useful for problems involving Heat, but because it is very effective, it can also be used for Cold conditions with the appropriate herbs.
* Kills parasites and stops pain : Roundworms and tapeworms, Primarily used for abdominal pain associated with parasitic infestation, Topically as a powder for dermatosis of the scalp
* Kills fungus : Topically, as a paste for fungal infections of the scalp
==Used in Patent Medicine==
* [[Shu Gan Wan]]
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