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Sophorae Cortex (Radicis)
Sophora (root) bark
槐白皮 〔槐白皮〕 huái bái pí
Alternate English names: pagoda tree (root) bark Chinese scholar tree bark
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Sophora japonica L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)
Origin in unofficial sources: Sophora japonica L.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Bitter✽; balanced✽; nontoxic.✽
Actions and indications: Dispels wind and eliminates dampness; disperses swelling and relieves pain. Treats wind evil strike causing stiffness of the body and numbness and tingling;