something so woody and hard does not always extract the strongest medicine. To get the beneficial compounds out of the tough Gleditsia sinensis thorns, traditional practitioners developed a unique boiling method using high-protein foods like animal hearts, tough meats, or whole eggs.
Here is why this specific method is used:
Deep Extraction: The long, slow boiling process softens the woody fibers of the thorns, forcing them to release their trapped medicinal compounds into the surrounding water.
Protein Absorption: Traditional practitioners believe that the dense proteins in an animal heart or
