Zao Jiao (Chinese Honeylocust Fruit, Gleditsia) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Zao Jiao
English Name: Chinese Honeylocust Fruit, Gleditsia

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Dispels phlegm - phlegm nodules, coughing with copious but difficult to expectorate sputum, strongly dispels phlegm.
  • Opens orifices and revives the spirit - sudden loss of consciousness with facial paralysis or seizures due to excessive phlegm.
  • Dissipates clumps and reduces swellings.

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 0.6-1.5g (pill and powder form only)

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Avoid during Pregnancy.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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