Fiveleaf Akebia Root Equivalent Plant: Akebia Trifoliata Var Australis, Akebia Trifoliata
Akebia Quinata
Mu Tong Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; neutral

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind and eliminate damp, move qi and quicken blood, disinhibit urine, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-damp impediment pain, knocks and falls, amenorrhea, mounting qi , painful swollen testes, distention oppression in stomach duct, inhibited urination, vaginal discharge, snake or insect bites.