Sang Ji Sheng - 桑寄生 - Herba Taxilli - Mistletoe - Loranthus
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Herba Taxilli |
| Common English: | Loranthus Mistletoe Mulberry Mistletoe Stems Taxillus Vaeicum |
Category
Herbs that Dispel Wind-DampnessProperties
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Bitter Sweet | Neutral | Kidney Liver | 9-30g 9-15g (Secondary source) |
Actions And Indications
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, strengthens the sinews and bones and expels Wind-Dampness | Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with Bi pain (lower back and leg soreness and pain, joint problems, numbness and weakness and atrophy of the sinews and bones) (whether or not Wind-Dampness is present) |
Nourishes the Blood and calms the womb | Restless fetus or metrorrhagia during pregnancy Promotes lactation |
Nourishes the Blood and benefits the skin | Blood Deficiency with dry, scaly skin |
Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions
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Major Combinations
| Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis | Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum Or Cx. Eucommiae | Rx. Rehmanniae |
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency and Wind-Dampness causing low back and leg pain, stiffness and soreness. | Low back and leg pain due to Kidney Qi Deficiency. | Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with Liver Yang Rising causing headache tinnitus, palpitations, and dizziness. |
| Rx. Dipsaci | Colla Corii Asini | Cx. Mori |
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing a restless fetus and threatening miscarriage. | Restless fetus with stabbing abdominal pain. Bleeding after miscarriage. | Edema during pregnancy. |
| Hb. Epimedii | Chicken Eggs | Rx. Polygoni Multiflori Preparatum |
Infantile paralysis. | Blood Deficiency creating dry, scaly skin. | Tonifies Kidney Yin and Liver Blood to nourish the sinews and bones and treat dizziness and blurred vision. Numbness of the extremities associated with Liver Blood Deficiency. |
Rx. Dipsaci | ||
Restless fetus, and back pain due to Yin and Blood Deficiency. |
Notes
- This herb is classified as a Yin Tonic by many sources.
- It is a parasitic plant that grows on mulberry and many other kinds of trees.
- According to some sources, it treats hypertension.
- Certain sources state that it nourishes Body Fluids.
- Hair loss, loose teeth and insufficient lactation are treated by this herb, according to some sources.
- Sang Ji Sheng and Rx. Dipsaci Xu Duan share the same therapeutic action but differ in nature and flavor. They may be combined, or one may replace the other when it is unavailable. Each tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones and augments Blood to calm the fetus. Sang Ji Sheng expels Wind-Dampness and is better suited when pain in the lower back, sinews and bones arises from liver and Kidney Deficiency with Wind-Damp Bi. Xu Duan disseminates and unblocks all the channels and is excellent at connecting the sinews and bones.
- Sang Ji Sheng and Cx. Acanthopanacis Wu Jia Pi both dispel wind-dampness, tonify the Liver and Kidneys and strengthen the sinews and bones. Sang Ji Sheng is neutral and more moistening, with a milder capacity to expel Wind- Dampness. Rather than the Yang of the Liver and Kidneys, it tonifies the Blood, and it is most effective at restoring Blood nourishment to joints affected by Wind, Cold and Dampness. Wu Jia Pi is acrid, bitter and warm, and its main role is to drive out pathogens. It also warms the Yang of the Liver and Kidneys.
- Sang Ji Sheng and Cx. Eucommiae Du Zhong both treat low back pain. The former dispels Wind-Damp and tonifies Blood to treat pain. Du Zhong tonifies Qi and strengthens soft tissue to relieve pain. The two are frequently combined.
From Class
- Early-pregnancy additions: Sang Ji Sheng, Da Zao, Ai Ye, E Jiao, Wu Zhu Yu: Early pregnancy: Sang Ji Sheng supports Jing, Da Zao calms the spirit, Ai Ye warms the uterus and pacifies the fetus, E Jiao nourishes blood, Wu Zhu Yu harmonizes. (Lewis)