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苦豆子
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Ku Dou Zi

Semen Sophorae Alopecuroidis

Sophora Alopecuroides Seed

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

A bitter seed used to clear damp-heat; handled with care due to its potency.

PinyinKu Dou Zi
Chinese苦豆子
Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Sophorae Alopecuroidis
EnglishSophora Alopecuroides Seed
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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