Ku Shen (Sophora Root)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Tue, 2008-06-10 10:02.
Chinese Name: 
Ku Shen
English Name: 
Sophora Root
Functions and Usage: 
  • Clears heat, dries dampness - dysentery, leukorrhea, jaundice, sores.
  • Expels wind, kills parasites, stops itching - for damp toxin skin lesions or infestations with chronic itching, seepage, and bleeding; genital itching and vaginal discharge.
  • Clears heat, promotes urination - for damp-heat in the small intestine, lin syndrome, hot edema.
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Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 3-15g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes: 

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