Dried Gleditsia Thorn Zao Jiao Ci 500g Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces for Traditional Decoctions

Dried Gleditsia Thorn, known in TCM as Zao Jiao Ci (皂角刺), from the thorn of Gleditsia sinensis. These dried thorn segments are a classic raw botanical supplied as edible agricultural produce for culinary and decoction preparation. In TCM theory, Zao Jiao Ci is acrid in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the Liver and Stomach channels. Store in a cool dry place; not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Zao Jiao Ci (皂角刺) thorn segments from Gleditsia sinensis
• Supplied as edible agricultural produce in a 500g pack
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal formulas
• Whole thorn pieces with natural woody texture, easy to sort and rinse
• Simple storage in a cool dry place with a 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to yellowish-brown thorn segments with a hard, woody texture and ridged surface. The aroma is mildly herbal and slightly astringent, and long-simmered decoctions typically yield a faintly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups after rinsing
• Combined with other TCM botanicals in formula preparation
• Culinary use in traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zao Jiao Ci is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and promoting the movement of qi and blood, and it has long been included in decoctions and external washes in folk herbalism. It is commonly simmered with other botanicals such as Dang Gui or Hong Hua in traditional formulas, and decoction pieces are typically rinsed before long simmering. Traditional use only; not a substitute for medicine.

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