Trang chủ Sản phẩm thảo dược phơi khô PAGODA TREE FLOWER

PAGODA TREE FLOWER

Mã sản phẩm: SKU-0411052026

Sophora Flower (Huai Hua, Sophorae Flos) is a well-known medicinal herb in Traditional Medicine, valued for its slightly bitter taste, aromatic nature, and cooling properties. Traditionally associated with the Liver, Gallbladder, and Large Intestine meridians, Sophora Flower has long been used in herbal practice for clearing heat, cooling the blood, supporting hemostasis, and helping restore balance in heat-related conditions. In traditional use, it is often referenced in formulas for hemorrhoids, blood in the stool, nosebleeds, hypertension, red or irritated eyes, headache, dizziness, and symptoms linked to excess internal heat. It is also noted in herbal literature for its supportive role in digestive health, circulation, and antioxidant activity.

Beyond its traditional uses, Sophora Flower remains a highly searched herb among readers interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine, natural herbal support, heat-clearing herbs, and botanical wellness solutions. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or infusion under proper guidance, making it a practical choice for those exploring time-honored herbal traditions. For consumers, practitioners, and wellness-focused readers looking for authentic information on Sophora Flower benefits, uses, and traditional indications, this herb stands out as a valuable botanical with enduring relevance. Choosing quality raw material, storing it properly, and using it according to appropriate dosage are essential for preserving its traditional therapeutic value.

NAME OF THE MEDICINAL HERB: SOPHORA FLOWER – Huai Hua

COMMON ENGLISH NAME: Pagoda Tree Flower

SCIENTIFIC NAME (PHARMACOGNOSTIC NAME):

  1. Styphnolobium japonicum (L.) Schott
  2. Sophora japonica L. (synonym)

(Sophorae Flos)

FAMILY: Fabaceae.

STORAGE: Store in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.

PROPERTY AND FLAVOR: Slightly bitter in taste, aromatic in odor, cold in nature.

MERIDIAN ENTRY: Enters the Liver, Gallbladder, and Large Intestine meridians.

THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS:

Primarily indicated for disorders caused by the accumulation of pathogenic qi in the five zang organs; relieves conditions in which pathogenic heat damages body fluids; prolongs youthfulness and enhances longevity.

1. MUSCULOSKELETAL

· Numbness and aching of the sinews and bones

· Arthritis

· Anti-osteoporosis

2. DIGESTIVE – HEPATOBILIARY

· Treats internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, antibacterial conditions in the colon, colitis, and blood in the stool (dysenteric disorder with profuse bleeding). Helps treat constipation accompanied by swollen, painful hemorrhoids and bleeding due to heat accumulation in the Large Intestine.

· Treats rectal prolapse

· Reduces smooth muscle tone and relieves spasm, is anti-ulcer (stomach), treats diarrhea, treats helminths, and heat in the Large Intestine

· Treats Liver fire flaring upward

· Hematemesis due to blood heat

3. DERMATOLOGY – OPHTHALMOLOGY

· Boils and sores caused by the accumulation of damp-heat

· Helps scars heal quickly, anti-allergic (treats external wind conditions of the skin)

· Edema in women

· Red eyes, tearing, treats hot eyes, blurred vision, and retinitis

4. GYNECOLOGY – REPRODUCTIVE – URINARY

· Acute uterine inflammation

· Vaginal bleeding outside the menstrual period

· Treats hematuria

5. CIRCULATORY – CARDIOVASCULAR

· Cools the blood, stops bleeding, treats blood disorders

· Hypertension

6. NEUROLOGICAL – MENTAL

· Treats feelings of oppression, headache, dizziness, vexation, and melancholy

7. ENDOCRINE

· Regulates blood glucose

8. IMMUNE

· Has antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral activities, and anti-coccal effects

· Dengue fever

· Has anti-radiation effects

· Anti-tumor potential

9. RESPIRATORY

· Epistaxis, hemoptysis

· Sore throat

USAGE AND DOSAGE: Use 8–20 grams per day, in the form of a decoction or infusion.

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS:

· Use with caution in pregnant women because it may cause miscarriage.

· Persons with yin deficiency generating heat but without excess fire: use with caution or do not use.

· Do not use for disorders due to deficiency-cold without heat.

· Incompatible with iron.

· Do not self-administer high doses or use for a prolonged period because it may increase the metabolic burden on the liver and kidneys; it should be used only as indicated and at the proper dosage.

· Use with caution when taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, because flavonoids isolated from Sophora japonica have been reported to inhibit platelet aggregation in pharmacological studies.

 

ECOLOGICAL VALUE OF JAPANESE PAGODA TREE

Beyond its therapeutic value, the Japanese pagoda tree (Styphnolobium japonicum (L.) Schott, synonym Sophora japonica L.) also provides several ecological benefits:

  • Pollinator Support: Its flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects, helping sustain ecosystem functions.
  • Soil Protection: Its roots and canopy help protect the soil from erosion, while decomposing fallen leaves contribute organic matter.
  • Biodiversity Support: The tree provides shelter for birds and insects, along with floral resources for pollinators.
  • Agroecological Value: It can be cultivated in medicinal herb gardens, parks, and green spaces to provide shade, absorb CO₂, and improve local microclimates.
  • Ecological Considerations: Excessive harvesting of flower buds may reduce food availability for pollinators. Seed dispersal should be managed in areas where the species poses an invasion risk.

The Japanese pagoda tree offers dual value—therapeutic and ecological—by providing medicinal resources while supporting pollination, soil protection, and ecosystem functions through sustainable cultivation and harvesting.

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