Climbing Fig Receptacle

Climbing Fig Receptacle is also named Mu Man Tou, 木馒头, Climbing Fig Fruit, 薜荔果, 木饅頭, Fructus Fici Pumilae
Mu Man Tou
Mu Man Tou

Name

Mu Man Tou (Climbing Fig Receptacle)

Property

Sweet, neutral; kidney, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Promote lactation induce diuresis, activate blood and dissipate swelling.

Indications

Deep-rooted boil, carbuncle and swelling, protracted dysentery, chyluria, stranguria, spermatorrhea, colitis with blood, bleeding from hemorrhoids,

Dosage and administration

Decoct 6~15 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.