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Ku shen
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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025
Sophora flavescens (Ku Shen) is a medicinal herb from China that appears to possess mostly anti-cancer properties. It may also inhibit the 5-Alpha Reductase enzyme and PDE5 potently, promoting hair growth and erectogenesis.
Ku shen is most often used for Cancer.
