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Melia Chinaberry Bark (Ku Lian Pi)
⚠ Not for home use. Chinaberry bark (Ku Lian Pi) is toxic in the wrong dose. In Chinese medicine it is used only after special processing and only on a licensed practitioner’s prescription. Do not buy, prepare, or take it on your own. This page is kept for reference.
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Chinaberry bark (Kulianpi)
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: The bark is collected in spring or autumn. After drying, the bark is cut into slices.
Natural Properties & Taste: Bitter and cold
Meridians: Spleen, stomach and liver
Therapeutic Effects:
To kill parasites
Indications:
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.
Traditional use is not proof of safety or effect. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using any herb if you are pregnant, nursing, or take medicine.
