The efficacy and function of white flower gray locust tree

The medical value of the white-flowered gray-haired locust tree is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. The white-flowered gray-haired locust tree contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

【Other name】 Sophora flavescens

[Source] It is the root of the bean plant Sophora japonica . Available all year round.

[Original form] Shrub, 50-150 cm tall, yellow-green; young branches covered with flat soft hairs. The odd-pinnate compound leaves are alternate, with 15 to 19 leaflets, and the rachis and back of the leaves have flat yellow-gray short hairs; the leaflets are elliptical and nearly leathery; the top leaf is the largest, 1.5 to 4 cm long, 6 to 10 mm wide, with a rounded tip and a cuneate base. The raceme is terminal, with a short peduncle; the pedicel is densely silky, shorter than the densely silky calyx; the flowers are white. The pods are about 7 to 11 cm long. There are 5 to 6 seeds.

【Habitat distribution】Grows in thickets. Distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Function and indication】 Clears away heat and relieves restlessness. Treats sore throat, fever and insomnia.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is an introduction to the effects of the white-flowered gray-haired locust tree. When using it, you can do so according to the needs mentioned above. The white-flowered gray-haired locust tree is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.