MU TONG
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Caulis Aristolochiae

Nomenclature

(GUAN) MU TONG
關木通
Caulis Aristolochiae
Other Names

Aristolochiae


Properties:

Bitter
Urinary Bladder / UB Heart / HT Small Intestine / SI


Dosage and Toxicity

Toxic
3 - 6 gm


Functions

Promotes urination (damp heat in Urinary Bladder / UB)
Sedates Heart / HT and Small Intestine / SI fire
(Less desirable than Chuan Mu Tong)


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