Dried Gleditsia Sinensis Fruit Pods Zao Jiao Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces 500g

Dried Gleditsia Fruit Pods, known in TCM as Zao Jiao (皂角), from Gleditsia sinensis. This raw herb is the dried mature fruit of the honey locust tree, commonly sold as whole pods or cut segments. In TCM theory it is considered warm, pungent, and slightly toxic, entering the Lung and Large Intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external washes. Sold as a food agricultural product, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Zao Jiao (皂角), the dried fruit pod of Gleditsia sinensis
• Raw Chinese herb supplied as whole long pods or cut segments
• Sourced from Yunnan, China, with new-crop stock
• Traditional TCM herb associated with the Lung and Large Intestine channels
• Bulk 500g pack suitable for decoction or external preparation

Quality & Sensory

The pods are typically dark brown to reddish-brown with a tough, leathery texture and a faint earthy aroma. Cut segments show a fibrous inner surface. In decoction the liquid is typically dark and mildly astringent with a pungent note. External washes are not intended for drinking.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• External herbal wash or soak
• Herbal foot soak
• Combined with other herbs in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zao Jiao is traditionally used in decoctions and external washes. It is often paired with herbs such as Ban Xia or Bai Jie Zi in classical formulas. Folk practice includes using the pods in external washes and soaks. It is also traditionally included in some herbal preparations for its pungent, dispersing nature.

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