Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Mori Fructus |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 桑椹 · Sang Shen |
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| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
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| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried fruit spike of Morus alba L.(Moraceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet, Sour; Cold |
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| Channels Entered | Heart, Liver, Kidney |
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What Is Sang Shen?
Sang Shen (Mullberry Fruit) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Xinjiang.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet, Sour; Cold
Channels Entered: Heart, Liver, Kidney
Sang Shen: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Mori Fructus
Botanical Origin
The dried fruit spike of Morus alba L.(Moraceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Xinjiang.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is large, thick, purplish-red, with a sugary nature.
Macroscopic Features
Aggregate fruit made up of many small achenes clustered together, long spherical shape, 1~2cm long, 0.5~0.8cm diameter. Yellowish-brown, brownish-red to dark purple (relatively rarely, the color is milky-white when mature), with short fruit stem. Small achene is oval-round, slightly flat, about 2mm long, 1mm wide, exterior has 4 fleshy perianths. faint odor, slightly sour and sweet taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet, Sour; ColdHeartLiverKidney
Traditional Functions
Nourishes yin and blood, and generates fluids and moistens dryness.
How Sang Shen Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Sang Shen is classified among the Tonifying herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
