Loranthus ( 桑寄生 ) ...Chinese Herb...
Latin
Plant Name
Loranthi seu Visci
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Sang Ji Sheng
Common
English Name
Loranthus
Part
of Plant Used
Stems
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Bitter, sweet
Meridians
Entered
Liver, Kidneys
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat lower-back pain and weakness often
accompanied by atrophy; to strengthen tendons; to prevent miscarriage (TCM:
by nourishing Blood and calming the fetus); and to treat high blood pressure.
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Tonifies Liver and Kidneys and expels wind dampness; nourishes Blood and
calms the Womb; nourishes Blood and makes the skin glow.
Common
Formulas Used In
Tian Qi and Eucommia; Tu-Huo and Loranthus.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
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Cautions
in Use
None.
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