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Akebiae Trifoliatae Radix
Mutong root
木通根 〔木通根〕 mù tōng gēn
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Akebia quinata (Thun.) Decne.; A. triofoliata (Thunb.) Koidz.; A. triofoliata (Thunb.) Koidz. var. australis (Diels) Rehd. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)
Origin in unofficial sources: Akebia trifoliata (Thunb.) Koidz. var. australis (Diels) Rehd.; Akebia trifoliata (Thunb.) Koidz.; Akebia quinata (Thunb.) Decne.; Hocquartia manshuriensis (Kom.) Nakai [= Aristolochia manshuriensis Kom.]; Clematis armandi Franch.; Clematis montana Buch.-Ham.; Aristolochia kaempferi Willd.; Aristolochia moupinensis Franch.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Bitter; balanced.
Actions and indications: Dispels wind; disinhibits urine; quickens the blood. Treats wind-damp joint pain; inhibited urination; gastrointestinal qì distension (flatulence); mounting qì (shàn qì); amenorrhea; injury from knocks and falls.
Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (9–15g) or steep in wine. Topical: Apply crushed.
See: Mù tōng (木通 Akebiae Trifoliatae Caulis, trifoliate akebia)
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