Root of Foxtail - Like Sophora
Herba Sophorae Alopecuroidis
Ku Gan Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to clear heat and toxic material, deprive dampness and kill parasites. for sorethroat, dysentery, trichomonas enteritis, toothache, stomachache and leucorrhagia, external use for tinea and eczema. 2. to relieve dyspnea and cough. 3. anticarcinogenic. for malignant hydatidiform mole, chorionic epithelioma and leukemia.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. to clear heat and toxic material, deprive dampness and kill parasites. for sorethroat, dysentery, trichomonas enteritis, toothache, stomachache and leucorrhagia, external use for tinea and eczema. 2. to relieve dyspnea and cough. 3. anticarcinogenic. f