Mu Tong (Chuan)
Caulis Clematidis Armandii川木通
- Nature
- Cold
- Flavours
- Sour
- Meridians
- Bladder, Heart, Small Intestine
- Class
- Water-Eliminating and Diuresis-Favoring Medicinals (Li Shui Shen Shi Yao)
- Dosage
- 3–6 g
Actions / Functions
- Clarifies Heat
- Clarifies and unblocks Damp-Heat
- Eliminates Dampness
- Favors Water elimination (diuresis)
- Treats Lin Syndrome (strangury)
- Drains the Fire
- Clarifies the Heart
- Quiets the Spirit
- Calms dysphoria/anxiety
- Regulates menstruation
- Favors breast milk production
- Eliminates Bi Obstructions
- Unblocks (liberates) the Luo Channels