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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Clematis armandii Franch.; Clematis montana Buch.-Ham. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Clematis armandi Franch.*; Clematis armandi Franch. var. biondiana (Pavall.); Clematis leschenaultiana DC.; Clematis montana Buch. -Ham.*

Use: Medicinal

Category: Water-disinhibiting dampness-percolating agents / Urine-disinhibiting strangury-freeing agents

Properties: Bland, bitter; cold.

Channel entry: Enters the heart, lung, small intestine, and bladder channels .

Actions and indications: Similar in action to Mù tōng (木通 Akebiae Trifoliatae Caulis, trifoliate akebia) and used interchangeably with it. It is used for water swelling, strangury, mouth sores, amenorrhea, scant breast milk, and impediment pain of the joints. Though not toxic, it should be used with care in pregnancy.

Dosage and method: Oral: 3–6 g in decoctions.

Warnings: All forms of mù tōng are used with caution in pregnancy.

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