Zao Jiao (Chinese Honeylocust Fruit, Gleditsia)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-06-26 14:16.
Chinese Name:
Zao JiaoEnglish Name:
Chinese Honeylocust Fruit, GleditsiaFunctions and Usage:
- 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 Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 0.6-1.5g (pill and powder form only)
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid during Pregnancy.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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