Lightyellow Sophora Root, Root of Lightyellow Sophora
Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, Sophorae Flavescentis Radix
Ku Shen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Dried root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove heat and damp, to kill parasites, and to cause diuresis.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Arrhythmia, otitis media, acute conjunctivitis, chronic conjunctivitis, trichomoniasis, septicemia, edema, damp-heat diarrhea, intestinal wind bleeding, acute jaundice, inhibited urination, vaginal discharge, pudendal itch, scab and lichen, leprosy, itchy skin, eczema, damp toxin sore, suppurative nest sore.