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Akebia quinata
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Climbing vine of East Asian forests; stem used in TCM as Mu Tong for urinary conditions; controversial due to aristolochic acid in some species.
Climbing vine of East Asian forests; stem used in TCM as Mu Tong for urinary conditions; controversial due to aristolochic acid in some species. Key active compounds include hederagenin, saponins, alkaloids.
hederagenin, along with saponins and alkaloids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Akebia. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Diuretic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Galactagogue research
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Urinary difficulty and painful urination in TCM
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Breast milk promotion
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Edema from damp-heat
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used in Ba Zheng San urinary formula
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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