Radix Sophorae Flavescentis

Radix Sophorae Flavescentis

(Tang materia medica)

The new name of Sophora flavescens is selected.

[source] it is the seed of Sophora flavescens. Please refer to "Sophora flavescens" for plant morphology.

[collection] the fruits were harvested from July to August when they were ripe, then the pods were removed and dried in the sun.

[chemical constituents] the seed contains 14.76% oil and a small amount of genistein.

[nature and taste] "bitter, cold. "

[functions and indications] 1. Tang materia medica: "clear eyes. "

② "Wulong medicine Zhi Tu Zhi of Sichuan Province:" it's a stomach tonic agent and a drug for removing Ascaris lumbricoides. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: Yanmo, 3-5 points.

[formula selection] ① to treat acute bacillary dysentery: grind the powder of Sophora alopecuroides, divide it into capsules or press it into tablets. Take 0.5g each time, four times a day. (selected materials of new medical treatment of Chinese herbal medicine, Inner Mongolia)

② Cure defecation secret knot: 10 capsules of Sophora flavescens, swallow. (Jiangxi herbal medicine manual)