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理气药 · Qi-regulating; classically toxic

Sichuan Chinaberry chuān liàn zǐ · 川楝子

Melia toosendan

Nature and flavour. Bitter and cold; classed as slightly toxic in the classical sources; Liver, Small Intestine and Bladder systems.

A qi-regulating herb that drains heat from the Liver and moves qi in the classical framework; it is also recorded against intestinal parasites. The tradition itself records this herb as having low-grade toxicity, and here the classical warning and modern case reports point in the same direction.

性味归经。苦，寒；有小毒；归肝、小肠、膀胱经。

理气药。传统记载其清肝泄热、行气止痛，亦用于虫积。传统本身即记载其有小毒；在此，古代警示与现代病例报告指向一致。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. The tradition itself classifies this herb as slightly toxic, and poisoning and liver injury have been reported. It is not for self-directed use, not for pregnancy, and not for anyone with existing liver disease or with cold and weak digestion.

传统本身即列其为有小毒之品，并有中毒与肝损伤的报告。不得自行使用；孕期禁用；已有肝病或脾胃虚寒者不宜。

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