12/11/2019
Ku Shen (Sophora Root, Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, 苦参)
Ku Shen is bitter in taste and cold in nature and entres to the heart, liver, small intestine, large intestine and bladder. This Herb clears heat, dries dampness and disperses wind, stops itching and promotes urination. Thus, Ku Shen is used to teat skin sores caused by heat toxins, chronic itching and painful urinary dysfunction.
Please make sure to get advice from a TCM Practitioner before using any herbs.