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Ku Gan Cao

苦甘草
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Name

Ku Gan Cao (Radix Sophorae Alopecuroidis)

  1. 苦甘草
  2. Radix Sophorae Alopecuroidis
  3. Root of foxtail-like sophora

The Effect of Ku Gan Cao

Property

Bitter, cold; kidney meridian entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity.

Indications

Dysentery, toothache, cough, sore throat, eczema.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~6 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing or pounded into powder for applying.