Mulberry Root Bark, Sāng Bái Pí, 桑白皮, Cortex Morus Alba

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Health Benefits
For: cough • wheezing • edema: Floating, facial, Swelling extremities • hypertension
Attributes: diuretic, antibiotic, analgesic, hypotensive, antitussive, antipyretic, sedative
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Constituents: 
morusin, betulinic acid, cyclomuberrochromene, mulberrin

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Other Names: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Category: Phlegm Cough + Wheezing ▶
English: Mulberry Root Bark    Pinyin:  Sang Bai Pi      Pharmaceutical: Cortex Morus Alba  
Organs: Lung • Spleen      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Sweet      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Lung Heat, Liver Yang Rising, Edema 
Actions:  Drain Lung heat • Stop cough & wheezing • Promote urination • Reduce edema
Key 2nd Actions: Promote Urination • Lower Hypertension
Indications: Lung heat cough & wheezing, edema: facial, swelling extremities, hypertension
Contraindications: Polyuria • Wind Cold cough, Lung Cold cough
Typical Dosage: 6g to 15g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Bark from roots       Notable for: Promote Urination • Lower Hypertension
Other: Sang Ye: Expel W-H • Sang Zhi: Dispel W-D-H • Sang Ji Sheng: Dispel W-D & strengthen bones and tendons • Sheng Sang Bai Pi -edema • Mi Zhi Sang Bai Pi - deficient cough
Dui Yao
SANG BAI PI/ DI GU PI: Cough and asthma with yellow, sticky and thick phlegm, fever and thirst due to LU Heat. Cough accompanied by evening fever with skin which is warm to the touch due to LU deficient Heat. Xie Bai San.[35]
Formulas with Sang Bai Pi
Bu Fei TangHua Gai San • Wu Pi Yin • Xie Bai San

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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