Ku Shen Powder 500g Sophora flavescens Root Powder Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Use

Ku Shen Powder, known in TCM as Ku Shen (苦参), is ground from the dried root of Sophora flavescens. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness. This finely milled powder is suitable for traditional herbal preparations and external applications such as washes or foot soaks, and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient powder made from dried Sophora flavescens root
• Known in TCM as Ku Shen 苦参, a classic bitter cold root herb
• Finely ground for easy blending into formulas or external preparations
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness in TCM practice
• 500 gram pack suitable for both retail and bulk herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically pale yellow to light brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries a characteristically bitter aroma, and its taste is distinctly bitter and lingering, reflecting the herb's traditional nature.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground into traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Blended into customized herbal powder formulas
• Prepared as an external wash or sitz bath in traditional practice
• Added to foot soak blends for traditional external use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Ku Shen has long been used in decoctions and external washes, traditionally associated with clearing heat, drying dampness, and easing itching. It is commonly combined with other cooling herbs such as Huang Bai or Di Fu Zi in classical formulas, and frequently prepared as a decoction for external bathing or soaking in folk practice.

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