Manchurian Dutchmanspipe
Aristolochia Manshuriensis
Guan Mu Tong

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cold; bitter

Part(s) used

Stem

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heart fire, disinhibit urine, free menstruation and milk.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Mouth sore, tongue sores, vexation and reddish urine, edema, heat strangury with inhibited pain, leukorrhea, amenorrhea and scant milk, damp-heat impediment pain.