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Pharmaceutical Name

Cortex meliae Radicis

Botanical Name

1. Melia azedarach L; 2. Melia Toosendam Sieb, et zucc.

Common Name

Melia bark, Chinaberry bark, Chinatree bark

Source of Earliest Record

Mingyi Bielu

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations

The bark is collected in spring or autumn. After drying, the bark is cut into slices.

Properties & Taste

Bitter and cold

Meridians

Spleen, stomach and liver

Functions

To kill parasites

Indications & Combinations

1. Roundworm (ascariasis). Chinaberry bark (Kulianpi) is used alone. 2. Hookworm (ancylostoma). Chinaberry bark (Kulianpi) is used with Areca seed (Binglang). 3. Pinworm (enterobius vermicularis). Chinaberry bark (Kulianpi) is used with Stemona root (Baibu) and Black plum (Wumei). The thick decoction can be taken as an enema to wash intestines once every night. Treatment should be continued for two to four times.

Dosage

6-15 g

Cautions & Contraindications

This herb is toxic and should not be taken for a prolonged period. It is contraindicated for a person with a weak constitution or with a liver disorder.

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