Chinese Honeylocust

Gleditsia sinensis

Evidence: TFamily: Fabaceae

Pregnancy:AvoidNursing:AvoidChildren:Avoid

Used in TCM to open orifices, dispel phlegm, dissipate clumps, and treat abscesses. The spine (Zao Jia Ci) has anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity.

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