Caulis Akebiae - Mu Tong

Caulis Akebiae - Mu Tong

MU TONG

Nature

Cold

Taste

Bitter

Channels

Heart, Small Intestine, Bladder

Daily dose

3-9 g

Tendency

Descending

Actions

  • Drains Fire
  • Drains Damp-Heat through diuresis
  • Stimulates lactation

Applications

  • Irritability
  • Oral and tongue ulcers
  • Oliguria
  • Oedema
  • Ascites
  • Insufficient milk
  • Amenorrhea
  • Joint stiffness and pain

Contraindications

  • Syndromes of Yin deficiency
  • Caution in pregnancy
  • Do not use if there is no Damp-Heat

Formulas

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Page updated on August 6, 2021

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