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Latin pharmacognostic name: Sophorae Ramulus

Alternate English names: pagoda tree twig Chinese scholar tree twig

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Sophora japonica L. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin (other sources): Sophora japonica L.

Use: Medicinal

Category:

Properties: Bitter*; balanced*; nontoxic*.

Indications:

flooding; vaginal discharge; heart pain; red eyes; hemorrhoids and scab (jiè) sores.

Dosage & Method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g); steep in liquor to make a medicinal wine; use in powders. Topical: Decoct as a steam-wash; apply sap extracted by burning.

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