Mu Tong vs Palo Azul

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mu Tong

Akebia trifoliata

Urinary

Eysenhardtia polystachya

Urinary

Mu Tong

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Palo Azul

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb that drains heat and promotes urination through the heart and small intestine channels.

A Mexican folk herb used for kidney stones, urinary infections, and as a fluorescent beverage.

Active Compounds

Triterpenoid saponins, Potassium salts, Oleanolic acid

coumestrol, colicin, formononetin, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Urinary tract infection, Heart fire, Amenorrhea, Insufficient lactation

kidney stones, urinary infections, inflammation

Modern Uses

Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Galactagogue

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, lithotriptic

Adult Dosage

3-6g in decoction daily

10-20g dried bark as tea daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Kidney disease

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset, Electrolyte loss

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E