Zao Jia
皂角 zào jiǎ, "soap pod"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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	Tastes: Acrid		Dosage: 1-1.5g

	Cautions: Overdosage must be strictly avoided as it can lead to diarrhea and vomiting. This herb should only be used in robust individuals with stubborn phlegm, and is contraindicated in those with Qi or Yin Deficiency, a bleeding diathesis, or during Pregnancy. avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Lung , Large Intestine
	Preparation: • Seeds • Pig tooth		Quality: Good quality - thick and large pods with a purplish brown color
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Gleditsiae Fructus

Botanical: Gleditsia Sinensis Lam.

Japanese: sōkaku

Korean: jogak

Common: gleditsia fruit, Chinese honeylocust fruit

Temperature: Warm , Slightly Toxic

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Dispels phlegm add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Opens the orifices and Revives the spirit add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Unblocks the bowels and Expels roundworms add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Copious sputum that is difficult to expectorate add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Phlegm nodules add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Sudden loss of consciousness with facial paralysis add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Initial stages of abscesses and boils add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Abscesses when there is difficulty discharging the pus add comment

Zao Jia皂角 zào jiǎ, "soap pod"