What are the functions and effects of Sophora flower buds?
May 08, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Sophora flower buds contain rutin and quercetin, which can enhance capillary elasticity and reduce bleeding. Taken internally as a decoction, they may help alleviate symptoms such as rectal bleeding, hemorrhoidal bleeding, or excessive menstrual flow; when applied externally, they can be used to treat traumatic bleeding. They also contain flavonoid compounds that can inhibit headaches and dizziness caused by excessive liver fire. When combined with chrysanthemum to make tea, they may help improve symptoms such as red, swollen, painful eyes and irritability.
Sophora flower buds generally have functions including cooling the blood to stop bleeding, clearing liver heat, moistening the lungs to relieve cough, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules, and antioxidant effects. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Cooling the blood to stop bleeding: Sophora flower buds contain rutin and quercetin, which can enhance capillary elasticity and reduce bleeding. Decoction for oral use may assist in relieving symptoms such as hematochezia, hemorrhoidal bleeding, or excessive menstruation, while topical application may help manage traumatic bleeding.
2. Clearing liver heat and purging fire: Sophora flower buds contain flavonoid compounds that can inhibit headaches and dizziness caused by excessive liver fire. When steeped in tea with chrysanthemum flowers, it may improve symptoms such as red, swollen, painful eyes and irritability.
3. Moistening the lungs to relieve cough: Sophora flower buds contain polysaccharides and mucilage that can nourish lung mucosa and alleviate dry cough or throat dryness. Cooking and consumption may improve respiratory discomfort during autumn and winter, although individuals with excessive phlegm should use it cautiously.
4. Reducing swelling and dispersing nodules: When used externally, Sophora flower buds can promote local blood circulation. Mixed with honey and applied to swollen areas may help relieve lymph node enlargement or skin induration. However, direct application on open wounds should be avoided to prevent irritation.
5. Antioxidant effects: Sophora flower buds contain polyphenolic substances that may scavenge free radicals and assist in delaying cellular aging. Long-term regular consumption may have certain regulatory effects on skin condition and metabolic function, although effectiveness may vary among individuals.
It is recommended not to exceed 10 grams daily. Individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency cold should use it cautiously, and intake methods should be adjusted according to specific health conditions.
