皂荚
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Zao Jiao

Fructus Gleditsiae

Chinese Honeylocust Fruit

Phlegm-Transforming
About this herb

A large seed pod used to resolve phlegm and disperse swelling.

PinyinZao Jiao
Chinese皂荚
Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Gleditsiae
EnglishChinese Honeylocust Fruit
CategoryPhlegm-Transforming
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