Ku Shen

Ku Shen


  • Chineese Name: 苦参
  • Pin Yin Name: Ku Shen
  • Latin Name: Radix Sophorae Flavescentis
  • Natures: Cold
  • Taste: Bitter
  • Chanels Entered: Heart, Stomach, Large Intestine, Bladder, Liver
Heat-Clearing Medicinals (Qing Re Yao)
Heat-Clearing and Dampness-Drying Medicinals (Qing Re Zao Shi Yao)
from 3 to 10
Clarifies the Heat and dries Dampness
Clarifies and unblocks Damp-Heat
Dries Dampness
Clarifies Heat
Unblocks the Gallbladder
Pushes back the Yellow (jaundice)
Favors Water elimination (diuresis)
Dissipates Wind
Stops pruritus (topic use)
Dries Dampness (topic use)
Eliminates parasites