What are the effects of mulberry bark

Mulberry bark is actually a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It refers to the root bark of the mulberry plant of the Moraceae family. It can help us clear the lungs and relieve asthma, promote diuresis and reduce swelling. The most important thing is that it can repair tissue cells. Simply put, it can repair and fade scars. This is mainly because mulberry bark contains very rich protein. In addition to these, it can also help us lower blood pressure. So what are the effects of mulberry bark?

①For treating children’s lung congestion, shortness of breath and cough: stir-fry one liang each of Rehmannia root bark and Morus alba bark, and roast one qian of licorice. Grind it into powder, add a pinch of glutinous rice and two small cups of water, boil for seven minutes, and take before meals. (Xiebaisan from "Xiaoer Yaozheng Zhijue")

②For severe cough or vomiting of blood: 1 jin of white bark of mulberry root. Soak in rice water for three nights, scrape off the yellow skin, grind it into fine pieces, add 4 liang of glutinous rice, bake it dry, and pound it into powder. Take one or two coins of this medicine with rice drink each time. (Experience Prescription)

③ Treat water retention in the lungs, bloating and shortness of breath: 2 qian of white bark of mulberry root, 1.5 qian of ephedra and cassia twig each, 14 almonds (peeled), 1.5 qian of asarum and dried ginger each. Decoction in water. (Compendium of Materia Medica)

④For treating urinary problems and facial edema: 4 qian of mulberry bark, 5 qian of wax gourd seeds, and 3 qian of scutellaria baicalensis seeds. Take it as a decoction. (Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Shanghai)

⑤ Treat sudden frequent urination and polydipsia: roast the white bark of mulberry root until it turns yellow and black, grind it, boil it in water until it is thick, and drink it at will; you can also eat a little rice, but do not use salt. (Behind the Elbow)

The above is an introduction to the effects of mulberry bark. If you find yourself suffering from edema or swelling, or fullness and shortness of breath, you can use mulberry bark for treatment. This is very helpful. It also has a certain therapeutic effect on some friends suffering from lung heat, cough and asthma.