Ku+Shen+(Sophora+Root)

[[image:ku_shen.jpg width="251" height="337" align="right"]]Ku Shen (sophora root) [“Bitter Root”]
Category: Clear Heat & Dry Damp Nature: Cold Flavors: bitter Channels: HT, SI, LR, ST, LI, BL

Functions: clear heat and dry dampness; **eliminate wind and kill worms**; promote urination Indications: 1. Diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice and leukorrhea due to damp heat. 2. Genital itching, itchy skin or fungal infections due to attack of **worm and wind. [eliminates parasites]** 3. Painful and burning urination due to damp-heat in the lower jiao. 4. **Itching**

Dosage: 3-10g [rarely over 6g.] Contra: cold and yang deficiency of SP.
 * Do not combine with Li Lu (veratrum)**