Sang-Ju-Yin

Chinese Herbal Formulas That Release Exterior Wind Heat Disorders

Sang Ju Yin  -  Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction

Main Actions for Sang Ju Yin

The main function of this alternative medicine herbal formula is too release exterior wind heat and to stop cough.  It promotes the proper flow of lung Qi

Indications and Symptoms for Sang Ju Yin

slight fever, dry cough, slight thirst, dry throat

Tongue – white coating

Pulse – floating, rapid

Medicinal Ingredients of Sang Ju Yin

Sang Ye (Folium Mori Albae, White Mulberry Leaf)  7.5g.

-release exterior heat, clears lung heat, stop cough

Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii, Chrysanthemum Flower) 3g.

-clears upper burner wind heat

Lian Qiao (Fructus forsythiae Suspensae, Forsythia Fruit) 4.5g.

-release the exterior

Bo He (Herba Menthae Haplocalycis, Field Mint, Mentha)  2.4 g.

-release the exterior

Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi Grandiflori, Balloon Flower Root, Platycodon)  6g.

-brings other herbs to the chest, aids upward flow of lung Qi

Xing Ren (Semen Pruni Armeniacae, Apricot Seed (kernel))  6g.

-descending action, aids downwards flow of lung Qi, stop cough

Lu Gen (Rhizoma Phragmitis Communis, Reed Rhizome)  6g.

-clear heat, generates fluids

Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice root) 2.4g.

-clears heat, harmonizes other herbs

Preparation Instructions of Sang Ju Yin

When cooking this chinese medicine herbal formula add Bo He near the end.  All herbal ingredients should be cooked for less than 20 minutes (with exception of Bo He (mint))

Additional Points on Sang Ju Yin

This TCM herbal formula was designed to treat mild exterior wind heat disorders with coughing as the main symptom.  This formula is very similar to that of Yin Qiao San but is less effective for treating a cough due to wind heat.

Upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, early stage acute b ronchitis, acute tonsillitis and acute conjunctivitis can all be treated with this herbal formula.