Akebiae Caulis; Akebia
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Mu Tong
Common English Name
Akebia; Akebia Stem
Part Used
Stem (caulis)
Nature
Cool
Taste
Bitter
Meridians Entered
Heart, Small Intestine, Bladder
Common Usages
This herb is used to treat symptoms of difficult urination, insomnia, absent menstruation, sore tongue and throat, joint pains, poor circulation, and deficient lactation (TCM: internal damp heat).
Traditional Usages and Functions
Promotes urination and drains heat from the Heart via the Small Intestine; promotes lactation and unblocks blood vessels.
Common Formulas Used In
Dianthus; Gentiana.
Cautions in Use
Do not use during pregnancy. Use with extreme caution where there are deficient-Yin conditions since akebia strongly promotes urination.
