Sophora Japonica
Sophora japonica is a tree native to China, Korea, and Japan. It is also known as the pagoda tree and is commonly used in traditional medicine. The flowers of Sophora japonica contain flavonoids, which are known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Here are some benefits of Sophora japonica:
- Reduces cerebral infarction: Sophora japonica flowers have anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities that help reduce cerebral infarction.
- Wound healing: A study found that the combination of Sophora japonica and Glycyrrhiza glabra has a synergistic effect on wound healing.
- Anti-inflammatory: Sophora japonica has anti-inflammatory properties due to its chemical composition.
According to the case study in, Sophora japonica was found to reduce cerebral infarction in rats. In, a study found that the combination of Sophora japonica and Glycyrrhiza glabra has a synergistic effect on wound healing.
The recommended dosage of Sophora japonica depends on the form it is taken in and the specific product. There are potential side effects of Sophora japonica. According to, the seeds of the pagoda tree, which is another name for Sophora japonica, may cause serious side effects including facial swelling or death. However, the fruit extract of the pagoda tree has been used safely for up to 12 weeks.
Sources:
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/46577316_Effects_of_Sophora_japonica_flowers_Huaihua_on_cerebral_infarction
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2954919/
- https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/15188-layn-adopts-sophora-japonica-through-the-american-botanical-council
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301307638_Local_and_traditional_uses_phytochemistry_and_pharmacology_of_Sophora_japonica_L_A_review
- https://sunyorange.edu/inttreetour/sophora_japonica.html
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/sophora
