Wild Chinese Honey Locust Thorn Zao Jiao Ci Dried Gleditsia Sinensis Spine Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces 500g

Chinese Honey Locust Thorn, known in TCM as Zao Jiao Ci (皂角刺), is the dried spine of Gleditsia sinensis. These wild-harvested thorn pieces are sun-dried and pre-packaged, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and commonly used in decoctions. In TCM theory they are associated with acrid flavor and warm nature. Store frozen and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Chinese Honey Locust Thorn known in TCM as Zao Jiao Ci (皂角刺)
• Botanical source Gleditsia sinensis with dried spine pieces carefully selected
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the thorns
• Pre-packaged 500g supply suitable for herbal decoction preparation
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas and folk herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried spines are hard and woody with a brownish to dark exterior and sharp pointed tips. They have a faint herbal aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a mild, slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepared as part of prescribed TCM formulas
• Used in folk herbal soup preparations
• Stored frozen for long-term herbal supply

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 appeared in classical formulas. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, often alongside other herbs as directed by a practitioner. Folk practice has also used the spines in herbal soups and seasonal wellness preparations.

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