Sang Ji Sheng (Mulberry Mistletoe Stems)

Herb 9 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin

Channels:

KI, LIV

Properties:

Bitter, Neutral

Latin:

Ramulus Loranthi Seu Visci

Chinese:

桑寄生

Tone Marks:

sāng jì shēng

Translation:

Mulberry Parasite

Chinese Herb Actions

• Tonifies Liver and Kidneys, Strengthens Sinews and Bones, Expels Wind-Dampness
  Treats soreness and pain in the lower back, knees and joints. Especially for elderly patients with Yin deficiency symptoms including chronic low back and knee pain, weakness and soreness, joint pain, as well as atrophy of the sinews and joints.
• Calms Fetus
  For restless fetus along with possible back pain and bleeding
• Nourishes Blood
  For dry scaly skin due to blood deficiency

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted. Possible allergic reactions include papular rash and pruritus
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 10-20 grams (Chen)
• 9-15 grams (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Angelica Pubescens and Sangjisheng Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
• Shou Tai Wan (Fetus Longevity Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
• Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind