Ku Shen (Sophora Root)
Latin Name: Radix Sophorae Flavescentis
Properties: bitter, cold
Actions: eliminates heat, disperses wind, dries dampness, promotes urination, stops itching, kills parasites
Medical Indications: acute dysentery, jaundice, leukorrhea, bacterial infections of the skin, eczema, sores, acute urinary tract infections caused by heat, heat induced edema
Contraindications: not to be used in cases of cold from spleen and stomach deficiency, not to be used together with Tu Si Zi and Li Lu
Dosage: 10 to 20 grams
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