Toosendan fruit

Ingredient Profile

Chinese Name川楝子
PinyinChuan Lian Zi

Modern Research Perspective

Toosendan fruit contains limonoids, triterpenoids, and other constituents. Cell and animal studies have examined analgesic, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, and gastrointestinal pathways, but toxicity and dose margins vary.

Human clinical evidence is limited. Gastrointestinal, hepatic, neurologic, reproductive, and interaction risks require attention; unsupervised use is inappropriate.

Traditional Function

Toosendan Fruit is traditionally bitter and cold. It is used to soothe Liver qi, relieve pain, and address parasitic or digestive patterns. Its bitter-cold nature and species identity require careful pattern and dose assessment.