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泻肺火之有余。降逆消痰嗽可愈。性甘寒而无毒。疏邪利水胀能松。子能养血生津
。质甘且润。枝可祛风活络。味苦而平。（桑白皮刮去近土粗皮。取纯白者用。甘寒微苦微
辛。色白性寒。入肺善降。利大小肠。故能泻肺中之火。降气行水。如是则水肿痰嗽风气诸
病皆可愈耳。子名桑椹子。乃桑之精华所结。味甘色红。熟则紫黑。能入肝经血分。养血补
肝。血活则风散也。桑枝能达四肢。行经络。利关节。助药力苦平之性。为祛风良药也。）
得箕星之精气。能搜肝络风邪。禀青帝之权衡。善泄少阳气火。眵泪羞明等证。仗此
甘寒。豆风目眩诸般。藉其疏利。（桑叶经霜者佳。凡叶皆散。其纹如络。故能入络。疏风
通肝达肺。桑乃箕星之精。箕好风。故尤为入肝搜风之要药。肝胆相连。又能疏泄少阳气分
之火。凡一切目疾头风等证。由于风热者。皆可用之。）
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赋桢干不雕之性。具甘凉纯静之功。入肾脏以益阴。目昏复见。达下焦而退热。发
白重乌。（女贞子即冬青树之子。色紫黑。味甘苦平。此树凌冬不雕。禀少阴之精。故能入
肾益阴。水足则目明热退。如是则五脏可安。精神可养。故本经列之上品也。）
Sangbaipi (Cortex Mori)
It can drain excess fire from the Lung. It descends rebellious Qi and eliminates phlegm, curing coughs. Its nature is sweet, cold, and non-toxic. It disperses pathogenic factors and promotes urination to relieve distension due to water retention. The fruit nourishes blood and generates fluids. Its texture is sweet and moist. The branch dispels wind and activates collaterals. Its taste is bitter and its nature is neutral. (The Cortex Mori should be scraped of the rough bark near the soil, using only the pure white part. It is sweet, cold, slightly bitter, and slightly pungent. Being white and cold in nature, it enters the Lung meridian and excels at descending. It benefits the Large and Small Intestines, thus draining fire from the Lung, descending Qi, and moving water. In this way, diseases such as edema, phlegm-cough, and wind-pathogens can all be cured.)
The fruit is named Sangshen (Mulberry Fruit), which is formed from the essence of the Mulberry tree. It tastes sweet and appears red; when ripe, it turns purple-black. It enters the Blood level of the Liver meridian, nourishing blood and tonifying the Liver. When blood flows freely, wind dissipates. The Mulberry branch can reach the four limbs, circulate through meridians, lubricate joints, and assist medicinal power with its bitter and neutral nature, making it an excellent drug for dispelling wind.
Drawing upon the essence of the Ji Star (Ji Xing). It can search out wind pathogens in the Liver collaterals. Endowed with the authority of the Green Emperor (Qingdi, deity of Wood/East). It excels at venting Qi-fire of the Shaoyang. Symptoms such as ocular discharge, tearing, and photophobia are alleviated by its sweet and cold nature. Various conditions like Dou Feng (wind affecting the eyes) and vertigo are relieved by its dispersing and promoting properties. (Mulberry leaves that have been exposed to frost are superior. All leaves have a dispersing quality; their veins resemble networks, thus allowing them to enter collaterals, disperse wind, and connect the Liver and Lung. The Mulberry tree is the spirit of the Ji Star, which favors wind; therefore, it is particularly an important herb for entering the Liver and searching out wind. The Liver and Gallbladder are connected, so it can also vent fire from the Qi level of the Shaoyang. Any eye diseases or head wind conditions caused by wind-heat can utilize this herb.)
Nvzhenzi (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi)
Endowed with the nature of a sturdy trunk that does not wither. Possessing the efficacy of being sweet, cool, pure, and tranquil. Entering the Kidney to benefit Yin, restoring vision obscured by dimness. Reaching the Lower Jiao to retreat heat, causing white hair to turn black again. (Nvzhenzi is the fruit of the Privet tree (Ligustrum lucidum). It is purple-black in color, with a sweet, bitter, and neutral taste. This tree does not shed its leaves in winter, inheriting the essence of Shaoyin (Kidney). Thus, it can enter the Kidney to benefit Yin. When Water is sufficient, vision becomes clear and heat recedes. In this manner, the Five Zang organs can be harmonized, and Spirit can be nourished. Therefore, it is listed as a Superior Grade herb in the *Shennong Bencao Jing*.)