Tonkin Sophora Root, Shān Dòu Gēn, 山豆根, Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis
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Space USA: Sophora tonkinensis USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Overdose by 12g • Can be fatal by 60g Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: Sore throat • Lung cancer • Throat cancer • Carbuncles • Hepatitis • Sores • Jaundice
Attributes: Anticonvulsant • Antibiotic • Immunostimulant • Antiasthmatic • Antipyretic • Cardiotonic • Anticancer • Hepatoprotective
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Sophocarpine • Martrine • Methylcytisine • Anagyrine • Genistein • sophoraflavone • pterocarpine • trifolirhizin • sophoradochromene
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Other Names: Other varieties: Sophora subprostrata
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Pharmacopeias: Kai Bao Ben Cao
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Sophora tonkinensis is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Clear Heat Resolve Toxins
English: Tonkin Sophora Root Pinyin: Shan Dou Gen Pharmaceutical: Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis
Organs: Lung Temperature: Cold
Taste: Bitter Toxicity: Slightly toxic • Overdose by 12g • Can be fatal by 60g
Patterns: Lung heat • Heat toxins • Cancer • Jaundice • Carbuncles • Sores • Abscess
Actions: Resolve toxins • Clear lung heat • Soothe sore throat • Treats cancer • Clear abscess
Indications: Heat toxins • Sore throat • Throat cancer • Lung cancer • Sores and abscesses
Contraindications: Spleen and stomach deficiency cold • Poor appetite • Loose stool
Typical Dosage: 6g to 10g decoction • Caution against overdose (by 12g) • Used as a gargle for sore throat • Used as powder topically Guidelines
Parts Used: Root Notable for: Sore throat
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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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