苦参 (Sophora flavescens)
编号: RM_102 | 英文名: Lightyellow Sophora Root
Overview Card
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Medicinal Part | Root |
| Flavor and Channel | Bitter, Cold; enters the Heart, Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine, and Bladder Channels |
| Core Effects | Clear heat and dry dampness, kill parasites and promote diuresis |
| Associated Essential Oils | Sophora flavescens essential oil |
Basic Information
Origin: Shanxi, Hebei, Henan, China
Core Effects:
- Clear heat and dry dampness - for damp-heat descending, jaundice with diarrhea
- Kill parasites and promote diuresis
Classic Formula References
Xiaofeng San (Eliminate Wind Decoction) (from "Authentic Treatises of Surgery")
Original Formula Composition: Jingjie, Fangfeng (King), Niubangzi, Chantui, Cangzhu, Kushen, Gypsum, Zhimu (Ministers), Danggui, Shengdi, Humema Ren, Mutong (Assistants), Gancao (Director)
Effects and Indications: Relieve wind and nourish blood; clear heat and eliminate dampness. Treat wind疹, eczema, and skin itching.
Clinical Applications
Indications:
- Clear heat and dry dampness (damp-heat descending, jaundice with diarrhea)
- Kill parasites and promote diuresis
Modern Uses: Aromatherapy, essential oil care, daily health care
Usage: Decoction, 3-10g/day; essential oil for external use should be diluted (0.5-2%)
Essential Oil Application: See Sophora flavescens essential oil entry
Classic Formula Entries
The following are classic formula entries related to this ingredient in the knowledge base (click to view composition, formula explanation, and aromatherapy modification references):
- Xiaofeng San (CF_093, from "Authentic Treatises of Surgery")
Effect Tags
- Clear heat and detoxify
- Clear heat and promote diuresis
- Dry dampness and relieve itching
- Promote diuresis
Applicable Adjustment Directions
Associated with health issues/adjustment directions marked in the database for related essential oils (for learning and search, not a diagnostic conclusion):
- Skin itching
- Eczema
Safety Warnings
Contraindications: Pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants should use with caution.
Important Tips: ⚠️ If using essential oils, use strictly according to the dilution ratio, avoid direct contact with the skin. Perform a skin test before use.
Compilation Notes: This entry is compiled based on the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, classic medical books, and modern research, for professional learning reference only, and does not constitute medical advice.
Last Updated: 2026-04-23 | Version: v4.2