? What are the side effects of bitter thorn?

Alias bitter thorn flower, spike thorn, iron horse beard burning

Spike thorn, a plant of Sophora in Leguminosae, is used as medicine for its roots, leaves, flowers and fruits. Roots can be harvested all year round; Leaves, flowers and fruits were collected in summer and autumn and dried in the sun.

Bitter nature and cold nature.

Functional indication

Root: clearing away heat and toxic materials, promoting diuresis to reduce swelling, cooling blood and stopping bleeding. Used for laryngitis, pneumonia, dysentery, cystitis, edema, nosebleed, hematuria and hematochezia.

Flowers: brewed with boiling water to make cool summer drinks.

Usage and dosage: 3 ~ 5 yuan, decocted in water or ground for oral administration.

Excerpted from the National Collection of Chinese Herbal Medicine