Sang Zhi - Mulberry Twig【New Wt: 100g】

NPN 80095950

【Macroscopic Features】
Long cylindrical, uneven length, 0.5~1cm diameter. Externally grayish-yellow or grayish-brown, with numerous pale brown spotted lenticels and thin longitudinal lines, with obvious grayish-white half-moon-like leaf scars and brownish-yellow leaf sprouts. Firm and pliable texture, with flexibility, relatively hard to break, fractured surface is yellowish-white, fibrous. Angular cut slices are elliptical, about 2mm long. Cortex of cut surface is relatively thin, xylem is yellowish-white, radial lines are dense, center has tiny soft pith. Grass-like odor, tasteless and slightly sticky.

【Properties】Bitter, neutral.

【Channels (meridians) entered】Liver.

【Functions】
Dispels wind, promotes joint, moves water and qi. Apply to wind-damp impediment, spasm of limbs, beriberi and edema, wind-itching of skin.