Taxillus chinensis. Loranthus parasiticus 桑 寄 生 Sāng jì shēng   Mulberry mistletoe   
PART USED: Branch with leaves
Nature: Neutral     FLAVOR: Bitter.
FUNCTIONS
GROUP: Nourishing Yin
1. Nourish Kidney and Liver. Tone up Liver and Kidney, expel Wind and Dampness, strengthen bone and tendons. Moisturises sinews.[1]
2. Nourish Blood.[1,2] Lower blood pressure.
3. Secure fetus.
4. Eliminates flatus and clears channels and collaterals.[1]
INDICATIONS
1. Sore Loins, backache.[1,2] Weakness or numbness of feet and knees.[1] Rheumatic numbness and pain, stiff joints.[1,2]
2. Placenta previa.[1] Fetus motion, threatened abortion.[2]
3. Hypertension.[2]
4. Inadequate lactation.[1]
PATENT COMBINATIONS
PREPARATIONS: Decoction- Branch with leaves  9-15 g.[1,2]
    
References
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Research

Phytochemistry and biology of Loranthus parasiticus Merr, a commonly used herbal medicine.
Moghadamtousi SZ, Kamarudin MN, Chan CK, Goh BH, Kadir HA.
Abstract
Loranthus parasiticus Merr (L. parasiticus) is a member of Loranthaceae family and is an important medicinal plant with a long history of Chinese traditional use. L. parasiticus, also known as Sang Ji Sheng (in Chinese), benalu teh (in Malay) and baso-kisei (in Japanese), is a semiparasitic plant, which is mostly distributed in the southern and southwestern regions of China. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the ethnomedicinal use, phytochemistry and pharmacological activity of L. parasiticus and to highlight the needs for further investigation and greater global development of the plant's medicinal properties. To date, pharmacological studies have demonstrated significant biological activities, which support the traditional use of the plant as a neuroprotective, tranquilizing, anticancer, immunomodulatory, antiviral, diuretic and hypotensive agent. In addition, studies have identified antioxidative, antimutagenic, antiviral, antihepatotoxic and antinephrotoxic activity. The key bioactive constituents in L. parasiticus include coriaria lactone comprised of sesquiterpene lactones: coriamyrtin, tutin, corianin, and coriatin. In addition, two proanthocyanidins, namely, AC trimer and (+)-catechin, have been recently discovered as novel to L. parasiticus. L. parasiticus usefulness as a medicinal plant with current widespread traditional use warrants further research, clinical trials and product development to fully exploit its medicinal value.
PMID: 24467533 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X14500025 Am J Chin Med. 2014;42(1):23-35. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X14500025. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov