Mu Tong Usages and Indications

• Promotes urination, drains heat from the heart through the small intestine - irritability with sores of the mouth or tongue, scanty urination, lin syndrome, edema.
• Promotes lactation, unblocks the blood vessels - insufficient lactation, less commonly for amenorrhea and bi-syndrome.

Cautions and Contraindications

• Avoid during Pregnancy.
• Toxic - can lead to renal failure (aristolochic acid).
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Mu Tong

• Dosage: 3-9g

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Our database contains 3 TCM Formulas where Mu Tong is generally used

B

• Ba Zheng Wan -Eight Herb Powder for Rectification (Expel Dampness)

L

• Long Dan Xie Gan Wan -Gentiana Purge Liver Formula (Clear Heat)

X

• Xiao Feng Wan -Clear Wind Pill (Expel Wind)

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