Xinjiang Mutong

Xinjiang Mutong

(Xinjiang Chinese herbal medicine manual)

[synonym] Akebia tianshanensis, Akebia huamudong, qinggelike (Uygur name).

[source] the stem and branch of Clematis sibirica, a Ranunculaceae plant.

[plant morphology] Clematis sibirica

Perennial vines, often climbing on trees and other shrubs with petioles, usually 3-5 meters long. Stem lignified, with swollen nodes, middle stem often hexagonal. Leaves opposite, trifoliolate, leaflets ovate lanceolate or lanceolate, margin serrate. Flowers white or yellow white. Achene oblate, with white corolla.

It grows in mountain forests and shrubs. Distributed in Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang and other places.

[flavor] bitter, slightly cold, non-toxic.

Functions and indications: clearing heart fire, relieving damp heat and activating blood vessels.

[prescription selection] ① for the treatment of urethritis, the urine is not good: Xinjiang Mutong Erqian, Jiujie Changpu Sanqian, dongkuizi one or two, Achyranthes bidentata five. Take it in water. Those who are averse to cold will be paid three bucks for windbreak.

② Treatment of acute cystitis, hematuria, urethral pain: Xinjiang Mutong two money, honeysuckle three money, jiaozhizi three money, Anemarrhena three money, Cortex Phellodendri two money, Plantago three money, Poria cocos three money, millet two money, licorice tip one money and five cents. Take it in water.

Chinese PinYin : Xin Jiang Mu Tong