Styphnolobium japonicum flower bud

Styphnolobium japonicum flower bud is a botanical ingredient derived from the *Styphnolobium japonicum* tree, also known as the Japanese pagoda tree or Chinese scholar tree, native to China. It is a fundamental herb in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is also marketed as a dietary supplement. The primary active constituents are flavonoids, including rutin, quercetin, sophoricoside, genistein, and kaempferol. Its pharmacological activities include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and vascular-protective effects. It is traditionally used to treat a variety of conditions such as hemorrhoids, various bleeding disorders, hypertension, and inflammation. Modern research also explores its potential in supporting cardiovascular health, managing menopausal symptoms, and addressing conditions like diabetes and osteoporosis.

Other names

Japanese pagoda tree flower budChinese scholar tree flower budPagoda tree flower budHuai Hua MiFlos Sophorae ImmaturusSophora japonica flower bud