Sophora flavescens is a woody legume whose bitter, cold root addresses damp-heat conditions and parasitic infections in traditional Chinese medicine. Its alkaloid-rich profile makes it distinctive for clearing heat toxins and stopping itching in skin disorders and enteritis.
root
decoction, powder, tincture, capsule
6–12g dried root daily as decoction; 3–9g powdered root in divided doses
Very bitter and cold. May damage spleen qi. Avoid in pregnancy.
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