Zao Jiao Ci
皂角刺 zào jiǎo cì, "soap horn thorn"

Category: Warm and Transform Cold Phlegm  Browse

Is this Herb effective in the clinic? +1 Log in to vote Log in to vote
Herb Image   Plant Image
Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Acrid  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
3-9g
Cautions
Cautions:
Contraindicated for those with Open Sores and during Pregnancy
  • avoid use during Pregnancy
Meridians
Meridians:
Lung , Liver , Stomach  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Good quality - solid, large, purplish brown spines
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas (4)
Family:
Fabaceae (Leguminosae, Papilionoidaceae)  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Gleditsiae Spina
Botanical: Gleditsia Sinensis Lam.
Japanese:
Korean: jogakyeo
Common: heavenly nail, gleditsia thorn
 
Temperature:  Warm  Browse