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TCM Herb

Gleditsia sinensis (spine) (Zào Jiáo Cì)

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Latin Gleditsia sinensis (spine)
Pinyin Zào Jiáo Cì
Common Names Gleditsia spine
TCM Category Resolve Phlegm/Toxicity
Nature warm
Flavor acrid
Meridians Lung, Liver, Stomach
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Common uses (educational)

Naturopathic context (educational): In integrative practices, herbs in the Resolve Phlegm/Toxicity group like Gleditsia sinensis (spine) are often discussed for general wellness themes (e.g., digestive comfort, respiratory support, or stress resilience), with emphasis on individualized assessment, conservative dosing, and monitoring for interactions.

Homeopathic context (educational): Homeopathy is a distinct modality using highly diluted preparations based on “like cures like.” Mentions here are descriptive only; dilutional homeopathic products do not contain pharmacologically active amounts of plant constituents, and evidence for efficacy varies.

These summaries are not medical advice, not claims of efficacy, and not usage instructions.