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.