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Akebia quinata
Liane grimpante des forêts d'Asie de l'Est ; la tige est utilisée en MTC comme Mu Tong pour les affections urinaires ; controversée en raison de l'acide aristolochique présent dans certaines espèces.
Akebia quinata (Mu Tong) is a climbing vine used in Traditional Chinese Medicine primarily for urinary difficulties, edema, and as a galactagogue. Its active compounds include hederagenin, saponins, and alkaloids, which contribute to diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. However, its use is controversial due to potential aristolochic acid contamination from related species, posing nephrotoxicity risks.
Hederagenin and other saponins in Akebia exhibit diuretic activity by inhibiting renal tubular reabsorption of sodium and chloride, increasing urine output. Anti-inflammatory effects are mediated through suppression of NF-κB and COX-2 pathways, while antimicrobial actions involve disruption of bacterial cell membranes. The herb may also stimulate prolactin secretion via dopaminergic modulation, supporting its traditional galactagogue use.
Liane grimpante des forêts d'Asie de l'Est ; la tige est utilisée en MTC comme Mu Tong pour les affections urinaires ; controversée en raison de l'acide aristolochique présent dans certaines espèces.
Akebia quinata (Mu Tong) is a climbing vine used in Traditional Chinese Medicine primarily for urinary difficulties, edema, and as a galactagogue. Its active compounds include hederagenin, saponins, and alkaloids, which contribute to diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. However, its use is controversial due to potential aristolochic acid contamination from related species, posing nephrotoxicity risks.
Hederagenin and other saponins in Akebia exhibit diuretic activity by inhibiting renal tubular reabsorption of sodium and chloride, increasing urine output. Anti-inflammatory effects are mediated through suppression of NF-κB and COX-2 pathways, while antimicrobial actions involve disruption of bacterial cell membranes. The herb may also stimulate prolactin secretion via dopaminergic modulation, supporting its traditional galactagogue use.