Sang+Xing+Tang+(Mulberry+Leaf+and+Apricot+Kernel+Decoction)

Sang Xing Tang (Mulberry Leaf and Apricot Kernel Decoction)
 * Category:** Treat Dryness [external warm-dryness]
 * Preparation:** Decoct with water. Generally cooked less than 10 min.
 * Function:** Clears and disperses warm dryness
 * Indications:** Moderate fever, headache, thirst, dry hacking cough or one with scanty thick and sticky sputum, red tongue with a thin dry and white coat, floating rapid pulse (esp. on the right)
 * Clinical Applications:** Upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, pertussis, bronchitis, and bronchiectasis
 * Contraindications:** Cough due to Lung deficiency

**Ingredients:**
Sang Ye (3g.) Xing Ren (4.5g.) Zhi Zi (3g.) Dan Dou Chi (3g.) Zhe Bei Mu (3g.) Sha Shen (6g.) Li Pi (3g.)

**Analysis:**
//Chief:// Sang Ye: bitter, sweet and cold -Disperses dryness in the upper Jiao

Xing Ren: bitter, warm and slightly toxic -Descends the Lung Qi, moistens the dryness

//Deputy:// Zhi Zi, Dan Dou Chi: helps Sang Ye to clear the dry heat Zhe Bei Mu: Helps Xing Ren transform the phlegm

//Assistant:// Sha Shen, Li Pi: nourish Yin and clear heat

**Modifications:**
Nosebleed: increase Zhi Zi; + Mu Dan Pi, Qing Hao; alternate use of Bai Mao Gen & Mo Han Lian Marked Sore Throat: + Niu Bang Zi, Xuan Shen Thick, yellow sputum: + Gua Lou Pi, Ma Dou Ling