Mulberry twigs (Sangzhi)

Pharmaceutical Name : Ramulus Mori

Botanical Name: Morus alba L.

Common Name: Morus branch, Mulberry twigs

Source of Earliest Record: Bencao Tujing

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The tender branches are gathered at the end of spring or the beginning of summer; then they are dried in the sun and cut into slices.

Properties & Taste : Bitter and neutral

Meridian : Liver

Functions:
1. To dispel wind and dampness;
2. To clear the collaterals

Indications & Combinations: Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as rheumatic pain and spasm of the limbs. Mulberry twigs (Sangzhi) is used alone or with Tetrandra root (Fangji), Chaenomeles fruit (Mugua) and Chinese starjasmine (Luoshiteng).

Dosage: 10-30 g

Cautions & Contraindications: This herb should be used cautiously in cases with deficient yin syndrome.