Sophora flavescens
TCM heat-clearing and damp-drying herb — for itchy skin conditions (eczema, scabies), vaginal infections, and diarrhea from damp-heat. Used topically as wash for genital itching. Contains matrine and oxymatrine (anti-tumor research in China).
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Hepatotoxic drugs.
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GI upset, nausea (very bitter). Liver toxicity at high doses.
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