The efficacy and function of Gleditsia sinensis root bark

As for soapberry root bark, I think some people may have heard of it or even taken it. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. Next, I will introduce you to the root bark of soapberry.

[Other name] Wood milk (Puji Fang).

[Source] It is the root bark of the leguminous plant Gleditsia sinensis , harvested in autumn and winter.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the "Saponin" entry.

[Chemical composition] The bark and roots of the same genus Gleditsia sinensis contain a small amount of the bioalkali trispinata alkaloids, namely 3-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)adenine.

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "pungent, warm, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Root bark: Treats wind-heat and qi-removal, kills insects."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water or grind into powder, 1 to 5 qian.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating wind poison in the lungs: Radix Atractylodes (dried in the shade and roasted until yellow), Fructus Tribuluse (roasted and horned), Radix Astragali (filed), Ginseng, Fructus Aurantii Immaturus (remove the pulp and stir-fry with bran), and Radix Licorice (blasted) in equal parts. Grind them into powder. Take one qian each time with boiling water. (Mu Ru San from Pu Ji Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is an introduction to the effects of soapberry root bark. When using it, you can use it according to the needs mentioned above. Soapberry root bark is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.