Ku Shen-Radix Sophorae Flavescentis-Lightyellow Sophora Root

Ku Shen 苦参 Lightyellow Sophora Root is a powerful herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These dried root slices are prized for their intensely bitter taste and cold properties with heat-clearing and dampness-drying effects.

Key Benefits

• Traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness
• May help dispel wind and kill parasites.
• Commonly used to treat skin conditions, itching, and damp-heat disorders.

Product Specifications

• Appearance: Yellowish root slices with intensely bitter taste.

Usage Methods

• Herbal Decoction: Simmer 3-9g with water for 15-20 minutes.
• Powdered Form: Mix with warm water as gentle tonic.

Storage

• Store in airtight container and keep it in a cool and dark place.
• Shelf life 36 months.

Safety Notes

• Not recommended for those with spleen and stomach deficiency cold.
• Avoid during pregnancy due to its strong descending properties.
• This product does not make medical claims.