Gleditsiae Sinensis Semen
Gleditsiae Sinensis Semen
Zao Jia Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; warm

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Moisten the intestines to promote defecationdispel wind and dissipate heatdissolve phlegm and dissipate masses

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Dry stools; Intestinal wind and blood; Dysentery, tenesmus; Phlegm and swollen fullness; Hernia pain; Scrofula; Swollen poison; Sores and ringworms