Mulberry Root Bark, Sāng Bái Pí, 桑白皮, Cortex Morus Alba

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For: Cough • Wheezing • Edema: Floating, facial, Swelling extremities • Oliguria
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Category: Phlegm Cough and Wheezing 
English: Mulberry Root Bark    Pinyin:  Sang Bai Pi      Pharmaceutical: Cortex Morus Alba  
Organs: Lung • Spleen      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Sweet      Toxicity:   
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Actions:  Drain Lung heat • Stop cough & wheezing • Promote urination • Reduce edema
Indications: Lung heat cough & wheezing • Edema: Floating, facial, Swelling extremities • Oliguria from Lung Qi obstruction
Contraindications: Polyuria • Wind cold
Typical Dosage: 6g to 15g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Bark from roots       Notable for: Lung heat cough & wheezing • Edema: Floating, facial, Swelling extremities • Oliguria
Other: Sang Ye: Expel W-H • Sang Zhi: Dispel W-D-H • Sang Ji Sheng: Dispel W-D & strengthen bones and tendons • Sheng Sang Bai Pi -edema • Mi Zhi Sang Bai Pi - deficient cough
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Formulas with Sang Bai Pi
Bu Fei Tang • Hua Gai San • Wu Pi Yin • Xie Bai San

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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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