Herbs for Toxin-Counteracting, Parasites-Killing and Itch-Relieving
Zao Jiao Ci (皂角刺)
Name
Zao Jiao Ci (Chinese Honeylocust Spine)
The Effect of 皂角刺
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.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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