Vetchleaf Sophora
Sophora Davidii
Bai Ci Hua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and disinhibit throat, cool blood and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in throat, cough, hepatitis, dysentery, strangury syndrome, edema, hematuria, nosebleed(epistaxis), hematochezia.