Compound Mulberry Twig Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, dispels wind, drains dampness, and unblocks the meridians. Suitable for rheumatoid arthritis of the “heat-bi” type.
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Commentary
Fresh mulberry twigs (Sang-zhi) stand as the primary (chief) herb; neutral and slightly bitter in character, it channels into the Liver meridians, working chiefly to dispel wind-damp and benefits the joints. Honeysuckle vine (Ren-dong-teng) serves as the deputy herb; cold and sweet in character, it travels through the Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine meridians to clear heat and remove toxins, unblock the meridians. Clematis root (Wei-ling-xian) adds further support, working to dispel wind-damp, unblock the channels and relieve pain. Additionally, sea-wind vine (Hai-feng-teng) functions as an assistant, working to dispel wind-damp and unblock the channels. Finally, licorice (Gan-cao) plays the envoy role, unifying the formula; its role is to tonify qi, harmonize all herbs, moderate the formula and coordinate the herbs. The overall effect is to clear heat, dispel wind, drain dampness, unblock the meridians, restoring balance within the heat framework.