Ingredient: Sophora root (ku shen) (Sophora flavescens).
| Mandarin: 苦參根 Pin-Yin: Ku Shen Gen English: Sophora Root Korean: 고삼 Romaji: Kujinkon Kanji: 苦参根 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Sophora flavescentis Radix
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Cold, bitter
Channels Entered:
- Liver, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, bladder, heart
Herb Actions:
- Cools heat
- Disperses dampness
- Extinguishes wind
- Eliminates parasites
- Relieves itching
- Encourages urination
Contraindications:
- Use with caution for those with cold caused by a deficiency of the spleen or stomach
- Not recommended for use in combination with Li Lu
Commonly Found In:
- Tang-kuei & Anemarrhena Combination