Sophora flavescens (Ku Shen 苦参)
bitter, cold; affinity to H., Sp., Kid. meridians clears heat, drains dampness; expels wind and heat, relieves itching; eliminates damp-heat from small intestine through urination
bitter, cold; affinity to H., Sp., Kid. meridians clears heat, drains dampness; expels wind and heat, relieves itching; eliminates damp-heat from small intestine through urination
aromaticlly discloses orifices, revives senses, penetrates through turbidity, eliminates phlegm blockages, ficilitates smooth Qi flow, activates blood circulation