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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Ba Yue Zha (Akebia Fruit)

Herb 1 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Ba Yue Zha (Fructus Akebiae Trifoliatae)

Channels:
LIV, ST

Properties:
Bitter, Neutral

Latin Name:
Fructus Akebiae Trifoliatae

Ba Yue Zha means "Eighth Month Sticker"

Actions

Spreads Liver Qi
For epigastric, chest, hypochondriac, and hernial pain that can be associated with a Liver and stomach disharmony.
Dissipates Masses such as Nodules, Cysts, and Tumors Caused by Phlegm and Qi Stagnation
Used for breast fibroids or tumors as well as digestive tract tumors.
Diuretic
For difficult and stony urination.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use during pregnancy.
Can easily injure fluids, use care with Yin deficient patients.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

6-12 grams

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.