Zao Jiao Ci (Spine of Honeylocust Plant) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Zao Jiao Ci
English Name: Spine of Honeylocust Plant

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Reduces swellings, discharges pus, invigorates blood, reduces abscesses - for early stages of swollen sores to encourage suppuration or to burst.
  • Expels wind, kills parasites - leprosy and ringworm.

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 3-6g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Avoid during Pregnancy.
  • Do not use with ulcers that have already burst.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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