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Sophora root (Ku Shen)

苦参Kushen · Radix Sophorae Flavescentis

HerbsSophora root (Ku Shen)

Category

clear Heat / dry Damp

Nature

cold

Taste

bitter

Meridians

Heart, Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine, Bladder

Dosage

4–10 g

Functions

clears heat and dries damp-heat kills parasites, stops itching promotes urination

Indications

damp-heat dysentery, jaundice itchy damp skin rashes, eczema, vaginal itch hot painful urination

Contraindications

⚠️ cold Spleen/Stomach with no damp-heat ⚠️ very bitter and cold — use short-term

For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.

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