Sang Zhi vs Loranthus Parasite

TCM herb from mulberry twigs used to unblock meridians, dispel wind-dampness, and treat joint conditions; different actions from mulberry leaf.

A TCM herb derived from mistletoe parasitizing mulberry trees; tonifies liver and kidney, strengthens bones, and calms the fetus during threatened miscarriage.

oxyresveratrol, mulberroside, flavonoids, cyclomorusin, resveratrol

Quercetin, Avicularin, Hyperoside, Myricetin

Joint pain and swelling, Wind-damp conditions, Arm and leg pain, Hypertension

Joint pain from liver-kidney deficiency, Threatened miscarriage and restless fetus, Hypertension

Anti-inflammatory activity, Antihypertensive effects, Antioxidant properties, Analgesic action

Anti-rheumatic for chronic joint conditions, Blood pressure support, Fetal stabilization in at-risk pregnancy

9-15g dried twig daily; 500mg extract twice daily

9-15g decoction or 500mg extract daily

None known at therapeutic doses

Use cautiously with anticoagulants

Mild digestive effects

Mild GI disturbance