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Mu Tong - Akebia Caulis

Mu Tong (Akebia Caulis)

Clinical Applications

  • 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 Category

Herbs That Drain Dampness

Temperature & Taste

Bitter (Ku) Cool

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 3-9g

Cautions & Precautions

  • Avoid during Pregnancy.
  • Toxic - can lead to renal failure (aristolochic acid).
Relationships
TCM Formulas that include Mu Tong (3)