Gleditsia Spine (Zao Jiao Ci)

Alias:
Soapberry Spine, Soapberry Tree Spine, Soapberry Thorn

Properties:
Pungent, Bitter, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

• Soapberry Spine (Zào Jiǎo Cì) has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and reducing swelling and pain. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic injuries, swelling, and pain.
• Soapberry Spine has anti-inflammatory properties, effectively alleviating swelling and pain caused by inflammation, suitable for both acute and chronic inflammatory conditions.
• Soapberry Spine promotes blood circulation and helps to dissipate blood stasis, making it effective for treating bruises, contusions, and other blood stasis-related pain.
• Soapberry Spine has analgesic properties and can relieve joint pain caused by conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and other types of joint inflammation.
• Additionally, Soapberry Spine has antibacterial effects and can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and fungi, making it useful as an adjunctive treatment for some infectious diseases.