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