Mori Cortex (Sang Bai Pi)

Alias: Mori Cortex, Sang Bai Pi, Mulberry Bark

Taste: Sweet, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

The main components of Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex) have significant heat-clearing, diuretic, lung-soothing, and cough-relieving effects. It is commonly used to treat cough, asthma, and excessive phlegm caused by lung heat. Sang Bai Pi effectively helps clear heat from the lungs, alleviating respiratory discomfort caused by heat, and is especially useful for treating conditions like cough and asthma.

Additionally, Sang Bai Pi has diuretic properties, promoting urination and reducing symptoms of edema and water retention, particularly useful for treating conditions like swelling and fluid retention caused by dampness and phlegm. Its heat-clearing and damp-drying effects help alleviate symptoms like frequent urination and difficulty urinating.

Modern studies have shown that Sang Bai Pi has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic properties. It helps relieve symptoms like cough and asthma triggered by infection or allergies. It is also believed to have hepatoprotective properties, supporting liver detoxification and protecting liver function.