Names Of Mu Tong

How Is Mu Tong Categorized?
Our Database Has 23 TCM Herbs In The Herbs That Drain Dampness Category
How Is Mu Tong Used Clinically?
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).
How Is Mu Tong Prepared?
Dosage and Preparation Notes For Mu Tong
- Dosage: 3-9g
Conditions Potentially Related With Mu Tong

Mu Tong Related Conditions
Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)EdemaUrinary Disorders (Lin Disease)
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Formulas Which Generally Contain Mu Tong
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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