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皂荚子

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NameZao Jia Zi (Semen Gleditsiae Sinensis)The Effect of 皂荚子PropertyPungent, warm; lung and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsRelax the bowels, dispel wind and dissipate heat, resolve phlegm and dissipate nodulation.IndicationsDry feces, Scrofula, sores and boils, tinea, hernia, hematochezia,

皂荚子
皂荚子 — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

皂荚子

Name

Zao Jia Zi (Semen Gleditsiae Sinensis)

The Effect of 皂荚子

Property

Pungent, warm; lung and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Relax the bowels, dispel wind and dissipate heat, resolve phlegm and dissipate nodulation.

Indications

Dry feces, Scrofula, sores and boils, tinea, hernia, hematochezia, tenesmus due to dysentery, asthma due to excessive phlegm.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 5~9 g, or made into pills or powder. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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