The efficacy and function of Sophora japonica

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Sophora japonica?

【English name】 Common Bowringia

[Other names] Stone Cliff Wind, Two-Headed Hammer

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots or leaves of the leguminous plant Sophora japonica.

[Original form] A climbing shrub. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 1-3cm long, slightly swollen at both ends; stipules are small and fall off early, without stipules; leaf blade is ovate to oblong, 5-13cm long, 2-6cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, rounded at the base, glabrous; veins are raised on both sides, with 5-7 pairs of lateral veins; leaves are nearly leathery. 3-5 flowers are arranged in umbel-shaped racemes 2-5 cm long; the peduncle is short, slender, and sparsely pubescent; the calyx is bell-shaped, about 4 mm long, and glabrous; the corolla is white, about 1 cm long; there are 10 stamens, separate or fused at the base, of unequal length; the ovary is pubescent. The pods are swollen, ovate or nearly round, 2.5-3cm long, about 1.5cm wide, acute at both ends, glabrous, and crack when ripe. The fruit lobes are thin and leathery, with obvious reticulate veins. There are 1-2 seeds, which are oval, slightly flat, with black or red seed coat and white, annular raised caruncle. Flowering period is from May to September, and fruiting period is September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in mixed woods, usually entwined around other trees.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Entry】 Enters the liver meridian

【Functions and indications】 Clears heat and cools blood. Mainly traumatic injury, traumatic bleeding

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction 9-15g.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": The roots and leaves have the function of clearing heat and cooling blood.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above are some little knowledge about Sophora japonica. If you feel it is suitable for your physical condition, you might as well give it a try. I believe it will bring about a significant improvement to your body.