Pagodatree Flower, Flower Bud of Japanese Pagodatree
Sophorae Flos, Flos Sophorae
Huai Hua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Flower and bud

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To arrest bleeding by reducing heat in blood, and to quench excess fire in the liver.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. its component rutin decreases capillay permeability. 2. lowering blood pressure transiently in anesthetized dog. 3. inhibiting the growth of various dermatomyces.