The efficacy and function of Sophora japonica

As a traditional Chinese medicine, Sophora japonica twig has great medicinal value and can treat many diseases. Let’s take a closer look at it below.

[Other name] Sophora japonica seedlings (Tang Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the young branches of Sophora japonica, a plant of the Leguminosae family.

【Chemical composition】 Contains rutin.

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "bitter, neutral, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treat metrorrhagia, leukorrhea, heartache, red eyes, hemorrhoids, and scabies.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang; soak in wine or make into powder. For external use: decoct in water for fumigation or burn and drain for application.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat metrorrhagia or leukoplakia, regardless of age or recent age: burn Sophora japonica twigs to ashes, take one inch of it with wine before meals. ("Meishi Ji Yan Fang")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Ming Yi Bie Lu"

Through the introduction in this article, we can learn some relevant knowledge about Sophora japonica branches. Whether from the perspective of food health or traditional Chinese medicine, the role of Sophora japonica twigs cannot be underestimated.