Ku Shen Dried Sophora Root Slices 500g Natural Sulfur-Free Loose Chinese Herb

Ku Shen (苦参), the dried root of Sophora flavescens, is a classic bitter cold herb in TCM. These large-cut slices are dried without sulfur fumigation and sold as loose bulk raw herb. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, Ku Shen is commonly used in decoctions and external washes. Store in a cool dry place and use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ku Shen 苦参 dried Sophora flavescens root slices
• Large whole slices cut from mature roots
• Sulfur-free drying preserves natural character
• Bitter cold herb traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness
• Loose 500g bulk pack suitable for decoction or external wash

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to yellow-brown cut surface with a fibrous texture and visible radial striations. The aroma is faint and distinctly herbal, and the taste is strongly bitter and lasting.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Prepared as an external wash or sitz bath
• Added to foot soak blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Ku Shen is bitter and cold and enters the heart, liver, stomach, large intestine, and bladder channels. It is traditionally used to clear heat, dry dampness, and kill parasites, appearing in classical formulas for damp-heat patterns. Externally it is traditionally decocted for washes in folk practice. It is often paired with herbs such as Huang Bai or Di Fu Zi in traditional preparations.

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