ensure you are using genuine Gleditsia sinensis (Zao Jiao Ci) thorns, not the common American honey locust thorns, which do not have the same medicinal properties.
Wash Thoroughly: Wash the dried thorns vigorously under running water to remove all dust, dirt, and wild debris.
Select the Food: Obtain a fresh, raw animal heart (such as a pork or beef heart) from a local butcher, or gather several whole, raw chicken eggs.
Phase 2: Piercing the Food
Pinning the Meat: Take the clean thorns and firmly push them deep into the
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