Kushen
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Kushen

Sophora flavescens

wholedried

Botanical Source

System Profiles

Nature (Temperature)Neutral
Flavor
CategoryTonify Qi
PinyinKushen

History

First appeared in Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica, classified as middle class.

Traditional Usage

Kushen is a cold, bitter herb made from the roots of the sophora plant that enters the heart, liver, stomach, large intestine and bladder meridians. It is used to clear heat, dispel wind and dampness, kill parasites and promote urination. It has long been used to treat chronic skin problems including itching and eczema.

Functions

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Modern Research

Kushen shows promise in laboratory tests as a treatment for heart arrhythmia, high cholesterol, asthma, and as an antibiotic.