Properties: Sweet, bitter, cold
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Lung and Liver
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Disperses and scatters Wind-Heat
Wind-Heat with fever, headache, sore throat and cough
The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing also says it eliminates Cold and Heat by promoting sweating
- Calms the Liver and clears the eyes
Liver channel eye problems due to Wind-Heat or Yin Deficiency
Vertigo due to Liver Yang Rising with red, sore, dry or painful eyes or spots in front of the eyes
Hypertension (high blood pressure), high blood sugar and cholesterol
- Clears Heat from the Lungs, stops coughing and moistens Dryness
Lung Heat with thick, yellow Phlegm
Lung Dryness with cough and a dry mouth
- Cools the Blood and stops bleeding
Mild cases of hematemesis due to Blood Heat
- Treats Xiao Ke
High blood glucose, type 2 diabetes, Upper Jiao Xiao Ke where thirst is the primary symptom
Management of obesity
Suggested Daily Dosage: 9-15g in decoction.
Notable Constituents:
- 1-Deoxynojirimycin
An alpha-glucosidase inhibitor with anti-obesity and hypoglycemic activity. It also has an antiviral action with possible anti-HIV activity by blocking the virus envelope glycoprotein-mediated membrane fusion at the CXCR4 binding step (Papandréou et al., 2002).
- Chlorogenic acid
Phenolic acid found in coffee with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity effects.
- Melatonin
A hormone with powerful sleep regulatory, antioxidant and immunoregulatory properties. It is mainly found in animals but Chen et al (2003) found it in 2,368 ng/g in this herb.
- Ascorbid acid
Vitamin C, important in many biological functions that supports immune, metabolic, and antioxidant functions.
Notes:
In the Classic of Mountains and Seas, a collection of Pre-Qin mythological geography, there is a great tree in the far east called 扶桑 (Fu Sang), identified as an ancient "world-tree". It stands with its roots in the water and the ten suns on its branches. Nine suns are on its lower branches and the one (presumably the one that rises that day) is on the upper branch. It is debated whether this name refers to a hibiscus (扶桑 Fu Sang), or a mulberry tree (桑 Sang) that "supports" (扶 Fu) the ten suns.
Appears in 23 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
Da Tou Wen Tang (Massive Febrile Disorder of the Head Decoction)
From: Medical Collectanea of Kong Bo-Hua (1988) by Kong Bo-Hua
Fang Xin Xing Guan Zhuang Bing Du Gan Ran De Fei Yan Yi Hao Fang (First Pneumonia Prevention Formula for New Coronavirus Infection)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Guide by Hu Ke (2020)
Geng Nian An Wan (Peaceful Menopause Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Guan Jie Yan Wan (Joint Obstruction Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Hui Fu Qi Qi Yin Xu Fang (Convalescent Stage Qi and Yin Deficiency Prescription)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Version 7), Chinese Medical Journal 2020, 133(9): 1087-1095.
doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000819 by Wei Pei-Fang (editor), National Health Commission & National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2020)
Jia Jian Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Modified Lophatherum and Gypsum Decoction)
From: Formulas Based on the Experience of Ding Gan-Ren (1927) by Ding Gan-Ren
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Augmented Rambling Powder)
From: Studies of the Imperial Medical Files of the Qing Dynasty (Qing Dynasty)
Lao Fo Ye Xi Mu Fang (Old Buddha's Eyewash)
From: Studies of the Imperial Medical Files of the Qing Dynasty (Qing Dynasty)
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang (Antelope Horn and Uncaria Deocction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Ming Mu Chu Shi Yu Zhu Fang (Foot Bath for Brightening the Eyes and Eliminating Dampness)
From: Studies of the Imperial Medical Files of the Qing Dynasty (Qing Dynasty)
Qing Guan Yi Hao (Clear Coronavirus No. 1 / RespireAid™ / NRICM101)
From: National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine by National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine (2020)
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang [Version 2] (Artemisia and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Decoction [Version 2])
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang (Clear Dryness and Rescue the Lungs Decoction)
From: Precepts for Physicians (1658)
Sang Dan Xie Bai Tang (Mulberry Leaf and Moutan Decoction to Drain the White)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Sang Ju Pi Pa Cha (Mulberry, Chrysanthemum and Loquat Tea)
From: Chinese Medicinal Teas by Zong Xiao-Fan and Gary Liscum (1996)
Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry Leaf and Chysanthemum Drink)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Sang Ju Zhu Ye Cha (Mulberry, Chrysanthemum & Lophatherum Tea)
From: Chinese Medicinal Teas by Zong Xiao-Fan and Gary Liscum (1996)
Sang Ma Wan (Mulberry Leaf and Sesame Seed Pill)
From: Achieving Longevity by Guarding the Source by Gong Ting-Xian (1615)
Sang Xing Tang (Mulberry Leaf and Apricot Kernal Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Sang Ye Ju Hua Xiang Chi Cha (Mulberry, Chrysanthemum & Fermented Soybean Tea)
From: Chinese Medicinal Teas by Zong Xiao-Fan and Gary Liscum (1996)
Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang (Glehnia and Ophiopogonis Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Shuang Sang Ye Xi Mu Fang (Frosted Mulberry Leaf Eyewash)
From: Studies of the Imperial Medical Files of the Qing Dynasty (Qing Dynasty)
Yue Hua Wan (Moonlight Pill)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)
Research Links & References: (click to display)
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
