"The Liver stores the Blood"

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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Sang Ji Sheng (Mulberry Mistletoe Stems)

Herb 9 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin

Sang Ji Sheng (Ramulus Loranthi Seu Visci)

Channels:
KI, LIV

Properties:
Bitter, Neutral

Latin Name:
Ramulus Loranthi Seu Visci

Sang Ji Sheng means "Mulberry Parasite"

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

Contraindications and Cautions

None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted. Possible allergic reactions include papular rash and pruritus

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)
Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Shou Tai Wan (Fetus Longevity Pill)
Formulas that Stabilize the Kidneys
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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