Chinese Honey Locust Thorn Zao Jiao Ci Machine-Cut Slices 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Material

Chinese Honey Locust Thorn, known in TCM as Zao Jiao Ci (皂角刺), from Gleditsia sinensis, offered as machine-cut slices of the dried thorn. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, this woody botanical is typically decocted with other herbs. Each pack contains 500g of raw herb slices sealed for freshness. Store in a cool dry place and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zao Jiao Ci (皂角刺) honey locust thorn in natural sliced form
• Botanical source Gleditsia sinensis thorn, machine-cut for convenient decoction
• Sourced from Henan, a recognized growing region for this traditional herb
• 500g resealable pack suitable for herbal shops and home decoction use
• Raw whole-form botanical with no added ingredients

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a hard woody texture with a pale yellowish-brown to reddish-brown surface. They have a faint herbal aroma and a bland, slightly astringent taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other botanicals in TCM formulas
• Used by herbal practitioners in customized prescriptions
• Stored as a staple raw herb for seasonal decoction use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zao Jiao Ci is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and promoting the movement of qi and blood, and it has long been included in classical formulas for abscesses and swelling. It is typically decocted alongside other herbs rather than taken alone, and practitioners often pair it with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Zhe Bei Mu in traditional preparations.

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