Mulberry
mistletoe (Sangjisheng)
Pharmaceutical Name: Ramulus Taxilli
Botanical Name : Taxillus chinensis (DC.)
Danser
Common Name: Loranthus, Mulberry mistletoe
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong Bencao
Jing
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The foliated stems and branches
are gathered in winter or spring, cut into
pieces and dried in the sun.
Properties & Taste: Bitter and neutral
Meridians: Liver and kidney
Functions:
1. To dispel wind and dampness;
2. To tonify the liver and kidney, and strengthen
the tendons and combinations;
3. To calm the fetus and prevent miscarriage
Indications & Combinations:
1. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested
as rheumatic pain and soreness and pain of
the lower back and knees. Mulberry mistletoe
(Sangjisheng) is used with Pubescent angelica
root (Duhuo), Cyathula root (Niuxi), Eucommia
bark (Duzhong) and Cibot rhizome (Gouji) in
the formula Duhuo Jisheng Tang.
2. Restless fetus, threatened abortion caused
by deficient liver and kidney and dysfunction
of Chong and Ren meridians. Mulberry mistletoe
(Sangjisheng) is used with Mugwort leaf (Aiye),
Donkey hide gelatin (Ejiao), Eucommia bark
(Duzhong) and Teasel root (Xuduan).
3. Hypertension. Mulberry mistletoe (Sangjisheng)
is used with Uncaria stem (Gouteng), Chrysanthemum
flower (Juhua), Wolfberry fruit (Gouqizi)
and Glorybower leaf (Chouwutong).
Dosage: 10-20 g |
