Sang Ji Sheng - Mulberry Mistletoe Stem
TCM Materia Medica
Sang Ji Sheng TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "sang ji sheng" which in english is 
"mulberry mistletoe stem", is categorized within the "herbs that tonify yin" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the kidney and liver channels and exhibits bitter (ku) and neutral (ping) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
- Dosage: 9-30g
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Tonify liver and kidney yin, strengthen sinews and bones, expel wind-damp - lower back and knee pain, joint problems, atrophy of sinews and bones, bi-syndromes.
- Nourish blood, calm the womb - uterine bleeding during pregnancy, dry and scaly skin.
- Hypertension.
Sang Ji Sheng may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: hypertension (high blood pressure)
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, sang ji sheng is generally included in the following 3 formulas:
As noted above, sang ji sheng is within the herbs that tonify yin functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
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