Mu Tong (Akebia Caulis)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Mon, 2008-06-16 10:05.
Chinese Name:
Mu TongEnglish Name:
Akebia CaulisFunctions and Usage:
- Promotes urination, drains heat from the heart through the small intestine - irritability with sores of the mouth or tongue, scanty urination, lin syndrome, edema.
- Promotes lactation, unblocks the blood vessels - insufficient lactation, less commonly for amenorrhea and bi-syndrome.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid during Pregnancy.
- Toxic - can lead to renal failure (aristolochic acid).
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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