Kudzu & Mulberry Twig Collateral Tea
Ingredients
- Kudzu root 15 g
- Mulberry twig 15 g
- Licorice 3 g (optional)
Principle
Kudzu releases the nape; mulberry twig frees upper-limb collaterals—for desk-work neck and shoulder tightness (pattern required).
Effects & uses
Daily adjunct for stiff neck and shoulders; not equivalent to full clinical Ge Gen Sang Zhi decoctions with ephedra etc.
Method
- Slice herbs; simmer in ~600 ml water 15–20 minutes and strain. May also be stewed with spine bones or fish per regional soup recipes.
How to use
- Warm sips 2–3 times daily; limit continuous use to about 2 weeks.
Caution
Use cautiously with cold spleen, pregnancy, menses, or hypoglycemia. Not a substitute for standard cervical care and rehab.
Source
Ningxia health commission; Guangdong Provincial Hospital of TCM nutrition dept.; journal summaries. Tea formula name pending verification.