Dong Kui Zi (Musk Mallow Seeds, Abutilon Seeds)

Herb 11 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Channels:
BL, LI, SI

Properties:
Sweet, Cold

Latin Name:
Semen Malvae

Alternate Names

Dong Kui Guo, Kui Zi

Actions

Promotes Urination
For painful urinary dribbling with heat, blood, or stones. Also for edema with constipation.
Promotes Lactation, Benefits the Breasts
For insufficient lactation, swollen breasts, and pain in the breasts.
Moistens the Intestines
For constipation due to lack of yin

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution in cases with loose stools due to Cold or Spleen Deficiency.
Use with caution in pregnant mothers

Herb-Drug Interactions

Care should be used in patients taking diuretics like Lasix.

Toxicity and Overdose

None noted at normal dosage.
Overdose can lead to hallucinations, delirious speech, double vision, and mild excitation

Dosage

10-15 grams in decoction for Dong Kui Zi ¹²
3-9 grams in decoction for Dong Kui Guo ¹³

Notes

The fruit is a papery covering over the seeds.
This herb promotes both urination, bowel movement, and lactation due to its sweet, bland, cold and slippery nature.

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.