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Gleditsia sinensis (spine)
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
TCM herb from the thorns of Chinese honeylocust; used to reduce swellings, disperse abscesses, and for skin conditions with blood stasis.
TCM herb from the thorns of Chinese honeylocust; used to reduce swellings, disperse abscesses, and for skin conditions with blood stasis. Key active compounds include gleditsia saponins, triterpenes, flavonoids.
gleditsia saponins, along with triterpenes and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Zao Jiao Ci. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Anticancer activity
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antibacterial properties
Blood-activating action
Abscesses
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin swellings
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Blood stasis
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Cancer support
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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