Mulberry Leaf, Sāng Yè, 桑叶, Folium mori

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For: Cold/Flu cough, headache, sore throat, fever • Red eyes • Sore throat • Thick yellow sputum • Dry skin • Reduce vaginal bleeding • Fever • Headache • Dry cough
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Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Release Exterior Wind Heat 
English: Mulberry Leaf    Pinyin:  Sang Ye      Pharmaceutical: Folium mori  
Organs: Lung • Liver      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Sweet • Bitter      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Wind heat • Exterior heat • Interior heat 
Actions:  Clear lungs • Moisten dryness • Cool blood • Stop bleeding • Clear heat • Release Exterior • Calm liver • Clear eyes
Indications: Liver yang rising • Heat and dryness impacting the lungs • Wind heat
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Typical Dosage: 4.5g to 9g • 15g to 30g are used to cool blood          Guidelines
Parts Used: Leaves  
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Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Sang Ye

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Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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