Dong Kui Zi (Musk Mallow Seeds)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Mon, 2008-06-16 09:34.
Chinese Name: 
Dong Kui Zi
English Name: 
Musk Mallow Seeds
Functions and Usage: 
  • Promotes urination - lin syndromes (hot, xue, stone), edema without lin issues, constipation.
  • Benefits the breasts - insufficient lactation, painful swollen breasts, breast abscess.
  • Moisten and unblocks the bowels.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 6-12g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes: 

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