Dong Kui Zi (Musk Mallow Seeds, Abutilon Seeds)

Dong Kui Zi (Musk Mallow Seeds, Abutilon Seeds)

Herb 12 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Cold Dong Kui Zi (Semen Malvae)
Channels:
BL, LI, SI
Properties:
Sweet, Cold
Latin:
Semen Malvae
Chinese:
冬葵子
Tone Marks:
dōng kuí zĭ
Alt Names:
Dong Kui Guo, Kui Zi
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Chinese Herb 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

Chinese Herb Contraindications & 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.

Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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

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

Chinese Herb 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 Used

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