Cedrela, Xiang Chun Cedrela, Xiang Chun 香椿 Chinese MahogonyXiang Chun, Zhong Guo Yang Chun (TCM)Xiang Chun Zi (Fruit, TCM) Revue horticole, sér. 4 (1875) Cedrela sinensis (syn. Toona sinensis)(Photo by KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Cedrela sinensis (syn. Toona sinensis)The Indian C. toona (syn. C. ciliata–Indian Mahogony tree or Indian Red Cedar) is used similarly, especially for Dysentery and as an astringent. Leaves are likewise similarly used as a spasmolytic and hypoglycemic. Parts used: Bark; also the leaf and fruit Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter Uses: 1. Clears Damp, Stops Leakage, Resists Poison:-Chronic Diarrhea, chronic Dysentery, Enteritis (Leaf is also used for this purpose)-Leukorrhea with foul-smelling yellow discharge-Urinary Tract Infection-Gonorrhea2. Warms and Strengthens the Kidneys:-benefits Kidney Yang, nourishes Essences, according to some Chinese sources-pain and weakness of the lower back and legs-improves Sperm motility, increases function of Testes-Anti-Diabetic effect-also for Hair loss3. Clears Toxin, Resolves Masses: -Toxic Swellings, Abscesses, Scabies (Leaf)-Cancers: Leukemia, Cancers of the Lung, Ovary, Breast, Colon, Liver etc. (demonstrated effectiveness)-Anti-Cancer, Anti-tumor and Fibrinolytic effects demonstrated.-topically to Snake and Dog bite4. Stops Bleeding:-Blood in the stool, Bleeding from the rectum-Uterine Bleeding5. Clears Heat, Benefits Stomach:-Lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting (Leaf)–stomach and duodenal ulcer, chronic gastritis. (fruit)-Emaciation…

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