桑白皮
Mulberry Root Bark
桑白皮sāng bái pí · Morus alba (root bark)
Category
cool the Lung, stop cough
Nature
cold
Taste
sweet
Meridians
Lung
Dosage
6–12 g
Functions
drains Heat from the Lung and calms wheezing promotes urination and reduces edema
Indications
cough and wheezing from Lung Heat, with thick yellow phlegm facial or upper-body edema difficult urination with a sense of fullness
Contraindications
⚠️ contraindicated in cough from Wind-Cold or Lung Cold
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.