Ingredient: Sophora subprostratae root (shan dou gen).
Mandarin: 山豆根 Pin-Yin: Shan Dou Gen English: Subprostrata Korean: 사원자 Romaji: Sanzukon Kanji: 山豆根 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Sophorae tonkinensis Radix
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Bitter, cold
Channels Entered:
- Lung, large intestine
Herb Actions:
- Clears heat and resolves fire toxicity
- Disperses swellings
- Aids in alleviating throat conditions
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with cold from deficiency of the spleen and stomach
- Not recommended for those who are deficient
- Use with caution as herb is potentially toxic
Commonly Found In:
- Dang Gui & Arctium Formula, Tang-kuei & Anemarrhena Combination