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Sang Xing Tang (桑杏湯) lightly disperses warm (warm-heat) dryness and moistens the Lung; for early warm-dryness with a dry cough.
English Name
Mulberry Leaf and Apricot Kernel Decoction
Classical Source
Wen Bing Tiao Bian, 1798
Ingredients
- Sang Ye & Xing Ren – chief; Sha Shen, Zhe Bei Mu (moisten/transform)
- Dan Dou Chi, Zhi Zi Pi, Li Pi (pear skin)
Actions & Functions
- Disperses warm-dryness
- Moistens the Lung and stops a dry cough
Indications
Warm-dryness attacking the Lung: a dry cough with little or no sputum, a dry throat and nose, thirst, and a slight headache and fever.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red tip with a thin, dry white coat. Pulse: floating, rapid (or thin and rapid).
Modifications
With more Lung heat, add herbs to clear the Lung.
Cautions & Contraindications
For mild warm-dryness; for deeper Lung dryness/heat use Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang.