Premium Dried Sophora Root Ku Shen 苦参 Slices 50g Natural Sun Dried Herb for Decoction and External Wash

Dried Sophora Root Slices, known in TCM as Ku Shen (苦参), from Sophora flavescens. These cut root pieces are naturally sun dried and offered as a food-grade raw botanical. In TCM theory Ku Shen is cold in nature with a bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness. Commonly used in decoctions and external herbal washes. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Selected premium grade Ku Shen root slices from Bozhou herb market
• Botanical source Sophora flavescens also known as Shan Huai Gen
• Naturally sun dried with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heat and dry dampness
• Suitable for decoction pieces and external herbal washes

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish brown outer surface with a pale yellowish white cut face marked by fine radial texture. The pieces are hard and fibrous with a distinct bitter taste and slight characteristic aroma when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepare as an external herbal wash or sitz bath
• Add to foot soak blends for external use
• Use in TCM formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine Ku Shen is a classic bitter cold root traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness. It appears in classical decoctions and is also a common ingredient in folk external washes for skin comfort. Practitioners often pair it with herbs such as Huang Bai or Di Fu Zi in topical rinses. Because of its cold nature it is generally used short term and best taken with professional guidance.

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