Mulberry Twig Sang Zhi 500g Dried Sliced Mulberry Branch Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Mulberry Twig, known in TCM as Sang Zhi (桑枝), from Morus alba. These cut twig slices are a classic raw botanical used in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Sang Zhi is considered slightly bitter in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver meridian. Suitable for decoction, soup, or culinary preparation; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Sang Zhi mulberry twig slices in natural cut form
• Botanical source Morus alba, a staple of traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Traditionally associated with joint and sinew support in TCM theory
• Sichuan origin with 24-month shelf life when stored sealed and dry
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal soups, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown slices with a firm, woody texture and faint fibrous grain. The aroma is mild and slightly herbal, and long simmering typically yields a light, subtly bitter decoction.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with other botanicals
• Used in culinary herbal preparations
• Ground into powder for further processing

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Sang Zhi has long been used in decoctions and herbal soups, traditionally associated with the sinews and joints. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Du Zhong or Niu Xi in classic formulas and is sometimes simmered with pork bones in folk seasonal cooking. Traditionally prepared by long simmering to extract its mild flavor.

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