Vietnamese Sophora Root, Vietmese Sophora Root
Radix et Rhizoma Sophorae Tonkinensis, Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix et Rhizoma
Shan Dou Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold; toxic

Part(s) used

Root and rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove toxic heat, promote the subsidence of swelling, and soothe the sore throat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Septicemia, ulcer of uterine cervix, chronic cervicitis, bacillary dysentery, enteritis, hydatid moles, chorioblastoma, asthma, chronic bronchitis, acute tonsillitis, laryngitis, accumulated fire toxin, swelling pain in throat, gingiva painful swelling.