Ingredient Spotlight

Toosendan Fruit / Chuan Lian Zi

Traditionally supports: Menstrual harmony, Digestive comfort, Natural bloating support, and Overall balance

How It's Used

In Chinese herbal traditions, Toosendan Fruit is treasured for its ability to regulate Qi, comfort, and bring harmony to the chest, liver, and stomach. Its role in clearing internal heat and promoting comfort makes it a staple in herbal formulations.

In Western herbal practices, Toosendan Fruit is recognized for its diverse properties, supporting natural balance and comfort in daily life. It is valued for its grounding qualities and its ability to enhance overall well-being.

Fun Fact:Β Toosendan Fruit comes from a tree in the mahogany family, prized not only for its herbal uses but also for its strong and durable timber, which resists fungal growth and is used in high-quality woodworking.

This is one of my family’s favorite herbs for bloating. Whether it’s around menstruation or after a heavy meal, you’ll likely find it in my tea or soup.

- Lulu Ge, Founder

What the research says.

Proven by 90 studies (and counting), doctors of all backgrounds can finally agree on the healing properties of this powerful herb.

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of ethanolic extract and two limonoids from Melia toosendan fruit

Toosendan Fruit has polysaccharides that promote antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic activity.

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Microwave extraction optimization using the response surface methodology of Toosendan and its antioxidant activity

Toosendan Fruit has shown anti-inflammatory effects and analgesic activities in mice.

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Limonoids from the fruits of Melia toosendan and their NF modulating activities

Toosendan Fruit has a bioactivity assay of 29 isolated limonoids that work as adaptogens.

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