INDIVIDUAL HERBS
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Herba et Semen Sophorae Alopecuroides |
| Common English: | Foxtail-like Sophora |
Herbs the Clear Heat and Eliminate Dampness
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
Bitter |
Cold Toxic |
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Clears Heat, eliminates Dampness, relieves pain, kills parasites |
Gastritis, colitis, pancreatitis, bacillary dysentery, enteritis, hepatitis, cancer |
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- Sophora Alopecuroides Ku Dou Zi has a long history as a traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of bacillary dysentery, enteritis, hepatitis and other diseases, and exerts a critical role in the treatment of tumors.
- Inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- External application of the oil is effective for eczema and tinea.
- 5-7 seeds ingested daily treats leukorrhagia. The seeds should be swallowed, not chewed. If chewed they can cause dizziness and headaches.
- 6g in decoction of the root Ku Dou Gen, relieves toothache.