Single Herbs

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Re Jie Du 清熱解毒
Name	Shan Dou Gen 山豆根 Subprostrate
Grown	South China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Sophora tonkinensis Gapnep.
Ingredients	Alkaloid, Flavonoids
Pharma Effect	1) Anti-neoplastic effect: injection of the herbal extract has an inhibiting effect on formation of various tumors in lab experiments. 2) Anti-viral and antipyretic effect: the ingredients have demonstrated obvious anti-viral effects.
Properties	Bitter, cold, toxic
Channels	Lungs, stomach
Function	Clears heat, relieves toxicity, soothes throat, reduces swellings, alleviates pain and can be used as a pesticide.
Clinic Usage	For treatment of sudden swelling and pain of the throat, retropharyngeal abscess, toothache, swollen gum, wheezing and coughing due to heat, laryngocarcinoma, lung cancer, snake or spider bites and ulcers due to hemorrhoids.
Cautions	Use with caution in cases of cold deficiency in stomach and spleen or with diarrhea symptoms.
Dosage	3~6g.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.