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Sophora tonkinensis
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Vietnamese and southern Chinese legume root used in TCM for throat, tonsil, and respiratory conditions.
Vietnamese and southern Chinese legume root used in TCM for throat, tonsil, and respiratory conditions. Key active compounds include matrine, oxymatrine, sophocarpine.
matrine, along with oxymatrine and sophocarpine, are the primary bioactive compounds in Sophora tonkinensis. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antimicrobial effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antiviral properties
Throat conditions in TCM
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Tonsil inflammation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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