Foxtail-Like Sophora Root
Sophora Alopecuroides
Ku Dou Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear intestines and dry damp, settle pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Damp-heat dysentery, enteritis and diarrhea, jaundice, eczema, sore pharynx, toothache, intractable lichen, scalds.