Huai Hua-Sophorae Flos Tostus cooked

Huai Hua 槐花（炒）(Sophorae Flos Tostus), commonly known as Roasted Pagoda Tree Flower or Roasted Japanese Sophora Flower, is a processed form of the Sophora japonica flower in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The roasting process enhances its hemostatic properties while moderating its cooling nature, making it especially suitable for bleeding disorders with mild heat signs.

Key Benefits
Stops Bleeding (凉血止血): Effectively controls various types of bleeding, particularly intestinal and hemorrhoidal
Clears Intestinal Heat (清肠热): Addresses bleeding hemorrhoids and intestinal heat patterns
Lowers Blood Pressure (降压): Modern research shows hypotensive effects
Anti-inflammatory (抗炎): Helps reduce inflammation in blood vessels

Dosage & Administration
Standard Decoction: 10-15g boiled with other herbs
Powder Form: 3-6g taken with cool water
Topical Use: Powder can be applied externally for bleeding
Classic Combinations:
With Scutellaria for intestinal heat bleeding
With Sanguisorba for hemorrhoidal bleeding
With Rehmannia for blood heat patterns

Characteristics
Taste: Bitter, slightly astringent
Nature: Slightly cool (less cooling than raw form)

Safety Notes
Not suitable for bleeding caused by cold deficiency
Use cautiously with hypotensive medications
May cause mild digestive discomfort in some individuals
Avoid during pregnancy except under professional guidance