Spina Gleditsiae

Name

Zao Jiao Ci (Chinese Honeylocust Spine)

The Effect of Spina Gleditsiae

Property

Pungent, warm; liver and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Counteract toxic pathogen, expel wind, resolve swelling and expel pus.

Indications

Lprosy, sores and boils, tinea and retained placenta.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted with vinegar or pounded into powder for applying.


Spina Gleditsiae