What is sophora root used for?
Dried root of Sophora flavescens Ait. Fabaceae), known in Chinese as Ku-Shen, is widely used in traditional Chinese Medicine as a “cooling” drug for the treatment of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, skin diseases, and pyretic stranguria. The herb is an antipyretic, anthelminitic and diuretic agent [1]. Sophora flavescens is a deciduous shrub related to peas. The root known as “Kushen” which means “bitter root” in Chinese, has been used in Traditional Medicine for two thousand years to treat a variety of conditions including diarrhea, jaundice, and skin rashes, and to kill parasites (1).For Healthcare Professionals. Sophora flavescens is a deciduous shrub related to peas. The root known as “Kushen” which means “bitter root” in Chinese, has been used in Traditional Medicine for two thousand years to treat a variety of conditions including diarrhea, jaundice, and skin rashes, and to kill parasites (1).Sophora root benefits the complexion and treats eczema, psoriasis, acne and rosacea due to damp heat, and wind issues, which add itchy skin into the equation.