Cytotoxicity and Antimutagenic Activity of the Thorns of Gleditsia sinensis Lam.

  • Published : 2002.10.01

Abstract

Gleditsia sinensis Lam. (Leguminosae) is a perennial shrub distributed in Gyeongju in Korea and throughout China. Its thorns called "Jo Gak Ja" (Korean name) or "Zao Jia Ye (Chinese name) have been known to possess an antiinflammatory effect. Korean "Jo Gak Ja". a speciality of Gyeongju. is much longer and thicker than that of Chinese one. (omitted)

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