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Market name桑椹子
Formal name桑椹
Japanese nameそうじん, Sōjin
Vernacular nameSangshen
Latin nameMori Fructus (CP)
English nameMulberry Fruit (CP)
Original plant nameMorus alba L.1 or Morus mongolica (Bureau) Schneid.2, Maguwa1 (Tōguwa, Shiroguwa, Karayamaguwa) or Mōkoguwa2
Family nameMoraceae
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification mature fruit
Collection informationPeople's Republic of China, Changchun, Chongqing Street Stall
Collection date1985/07/29
CollectorTsuneo Namba, et al.
TMPW No.5037

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Common name桑椹, Sangshen, Mori Fructus (CP2020), Mulberry Fruit (CP2020)
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Original plant nameMorus alba Linn., (Maguwa (Tōguwa, Shiroguwa, Karayamaguwa))
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Family nameMoraceae
Used partmature fruit (syncarp)
Official compendiumCP (2020 ed.)
Clinical applicationIt is used as a tonic and analgesic for conditions such as insomnia caused by agitation and fret, deafness, blurred vision, constipation, lumbago, and debility of the knees, as well as stiffness of the muscles and joints.
Medical systemTraditional Chinese medicine
Drug effect in
traditional medicine		Traditional
classification		Drugs for replenishing Yin-vital essence
Beneficial effect[Property and Flavor] Cold; sweet, sour.
[Meridian Tropism] Heart, liver and kidney meridians.
[Actions] To replenish yin and nourish blood, engender fluid and moisten dryness.
[Indications] Liver-kidney yin deficiency, dizziness and tinnitus, palpitation and insomnia, premature graying, thirst caused by fluid comsumption, interior heat wasting-thirst, constipation caused by intestinal dryness.
Chemical constituentOther aliphatic and related compounds
(*C1):
有機酸 / organic acids

Sugar
(*C1):
糖類 / sugar

Monosaccharides
(*C1):
Vitamin C 0.0019%

Carotenoids & Vitamin A
(*C1):
Carotene 0.00001%

Pyridine alkaloids
(*C1):
Nicotinic acid 0.0009%

Pteridine derivatives
(*C1):
Vitamin B2 0.00006%

Sulfur containing alkaloids
(*C1):
Vitamin B1 0.00003%

Pharmacological effectNot known.
DNA sequenceAB038183, AF345327, D86319, L01933, L24398
Classical reference
(Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao")		※Click this image to see the actual image
DiseaseVertigo, Ear buzzing, Palpitation, Insomnia, Constipation, Lower back pain, Thirst
Formulation
Related drugsMori Cortex, Mori Folium
ReferencesCP2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2020 edi.
C1) The Encyclopedia of Wakan-Yaku with Color Pictures Vol. I, p 320.
RemarksThe Japanese "Kuwa" is a generic name, and there are currently about 10 species known.
In China, in addition to fruits of "Maguwa" Morus alba, those of "Shimaguwa" M. australis and "Mōkoguwa" M. mongolica may also be mixed in marketed products.
Morus alba was introduced to Japan before the Nara period (710-794) and was cultivated for sericulture. M. bombycis (Jap. name: Yamaguwa), which is native to Japan, is also cultivated for the same purpose. Japanese products are rarely sold commercially.
"Sangshen" (桑椹) (Jap. name: Sōjin) has the effect of invigorating the liver and kidneys, and enriching the yin-blood. It has a nourishing effect on blood to expel wind, and when soaked in wine, it is said to be a good remedy for wind and heat. For hypotension and insomnia, the wine is recommended.
Last renewal date2023/08/02
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