Herb Listings
Ku Shen / Sophora Root | |||
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Taste: Bitter • Temperature: Cold • Category: Clear Heat • Sub Category: Drain Damp | |||
Dosage3-15g, up to 30g topically as soak |
Actions1. Clears heat & dries dampness: primarily for dysenteric disorder, vaginal discharge, jaundice, & sores.2. Disperses wind, kills parasites, & stops itching: for damp toxin skin lesions or infestations with chronic itching, seepage, & bleeding. Also for genital itching & vaginal discharge. Used both internally & topically. 3. Clears heat & promotes urination: for such disorders as damp-heat in the Small Intestine, painful urinary dysfunction, & hot edema. |
MeridiansBladder, Heart, Liver, Large Intestine, Small Intestine |
CautionsContraindicated in cases of cold from deficinecy of the Spleen or Stomach. Preparations of this herb should not be injected. May be incompatible with li lu & may antagonize tu si zi & bei mu. |