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| Home -> Single Herb Library -> Li Shui Shen Shi Yao -> mu tong |
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| Pin-yin: |
mu tong |
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| English name: |
Akebia caulis |
| Where grown: |
North and south China. |
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| Source: |
Dried stem of Akebia trifoliata (Thunb.) KOIDZ. or Aristolochia manshuriensis KOMA. |
| Ingredients: |
Akebia puinata, Hederagenin, L-arabinose, L-rhamnose, Akebosides, Arjunolic acid |
| Pharmacological effect: |
1) Diuretic properties - the herbal decoction has a slight diuretic effect. 2) Effect on peptic ulcer - the herbal extract has an inhibiting effect on secretion of gastric juice. It effectively prevented gastric ulcer caused by stress in mice. |
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| Properties: |
Bitter, cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Heart, small intestine, bladder |
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| Function: |
Removes intense heat from heart, clears heat in lungs and transforms body fluids. Can also be used for amenorrhea and open blocked orifices. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For difficult urination, five types of urinary disorders (uropsammus, urinary incontinence, galacturia, pollakiuria and hematuria), edema, painful throat, amenorrhea, insufficient lactation, slight fever and pain all over the body, cold feet and latent heat. Can also be used for blood disorder. This herb helps to unblock orifices of heart. |
| Cautions: |
Use with caution during pregnancy. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
3~6g |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry place. |
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