Japanese Pagodatree Flower Bud — Safety & Interactions

Huai Hua · Flos Sophorae

Contraindications

  • Cold deficiency bleeding without heat
  • Weak digestion with significant loose stools if large cooling doses are used

Cautions

  • Huai Hua is generally well tolerated, but serious unexplained bleeding should be medically evaluated rather than self-treated.
  • Raw and charred forms are not fully interchangeable in traditional use.
  • MSK page not found - drug interaction data not available from Memorial Sloan Kettering integrative medicine database

Drug Interactions

Drug Class / Substrate Mechanism Severity Source
Anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs - theoretical interaction risk when concentrated extracts are used

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal medicines, especially if you take prescription medications.