Mulberry Twig, Sāng Zhī, 桑枝, Ramulus Morus Alba

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Health Benefits
For: Joint pain • Edema • Tendonitis • Dysuria
Attributes: Diuretic • Antibiotic • Spasmolytic • Hypotensive
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Constituents: 
mulberrin • morin • cyclomulberrin • maclurin • mulberrochromene • dihydrokaempferol

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Other Names:
Pharmacopeias: Tu Jing Ben Cao
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Morus Alba L. is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Morus Alba L. USDA Zones:  

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Wind Damp Heat 
English: Mulberry Twig    Pinyin:  Sang Zhi      Pharmaceutical: Ramulus Morus Alba  
Organs: Liver      Temperature: Neutral  
Taste: Bitter • Sweet      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Dampness • Wind • Joint pain 
Actions:  Benefit joint • Promote urination • Unblock channels • Dispel wind
Indications: Joint numbness • Muscle tingling • Damp leg Qi • Numbness of hands and fingers • Hot Bi Zheng • Upper body pain • dysuria
Contraindications: 
Typical Dosage: 10g to 30g           Guidelines
Parts Used: Twigs       Notable for: Wind Damp Bi • Upper extremities • Promote urination • Wind damp heat or cold
Other: Wine fried Sang Zhi enhances action to dispel wind and dampness, relieve pain, and open channels
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Sang Zhi

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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions

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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