Akebia Caulis, Mu Tong ๆจ้ Chocolate VineMu Tong (TCM) Akebia quinataLindley, J., Edwardsโs Botanical Register (1829-1847) Botanical name: Akebia spp. 1. A. quinata 2. A. trifoliata 3. A. trifoliata var. australis Parts used: Caulis Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Bitter Classification: C. Clears Damp, Promote Urine Uses: 1. Clears Damp and Heat, Promotes Urine: -Damp-Heat obstructing Urine with Pain and dribbling-Hematuria with pain and obstructed urine-Edema, Ascites-also used for other manifestations of Damp-Heat obstruction, clearing heat and guiding downwards 2. Drains Heart Fire: -Irritability with Mouth or Tongue sores from Heart Fire 3. Moves the Blood, Opens Obstructions: -Amenorrhea-Joint pain and stiffness (TCM)-Rheumatism (Duke)= 4. Promotes Lactation: -insufficient Breast Milk in nursing mothers Dose: Decoction: 3โ6 grams, up to 9 grams Substitutes: 1. Clematis armandii (Chuan Mu Tong) and Aristolchia rnanshuriensis (Guan Mu Tong) are both alternate herbs with similar effects. Aristolchia is no longer used due to its aristolchic acid content, a known nephrotoxin. Clematis Chuan Mu Tong is used synonymously with Akebia Mu Tong and has the same effects.2. Substitutes for Aristolchia rnanshuriensis (Guan Mu Tong) are Gardenia Zhi Zi and Gentiana Long Dan Cao. Preparation: Stir-fried until scorched moderates its coldness and therefore doesn’t injure the Stomach.…
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