Chuan Lian Zi vs Aucklandia lappa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chuan Lian Zi

Melia toosendan

Digestive

Aucklandia lappa

Digestive

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Chuan Lian Zi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Aucklandia lappa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Fruit of Sichuan Melia used in TCM to move liver qi, stop pain, expel parasites, and treat conditions of liver qi stagnation causing hypochondriac pain.

Fragrant TCM herb that moves liver and spleen qi; used for abdominal pain and digestive stagnation.

Active Compounds

toosendanin, melianin, nimbolinins, limonoids, sterols

costunolide, dehydrocostus lactone, aplotaxene, cynaropicrin, inulin

Traditional Uses

liver qi stagnation, hypochondriac pain, hernia pain, intestinal parasites, ringworm

abdominal pain, digestive stagnation, nausea, liver qi stagnation

Modern Uses

analgesic, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal

carminative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, prokinetic

Adult Dosage

3–9g decoction or 150mg extract

1.5-6g dried root or 200mg extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease, children, high doses hepatotoxic

yin deficiency heat, excessive fire conditions

Side Effects

nausea, hepatotoxicity with overdose

GI upset, generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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