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Ba Yue Zha - Akebia trifoliata
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Ba Yue Zha
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Fructus Akebiae trifoliatae
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| Introduction |
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Fructus Akebiae trifoliatae is the ripe fruit of Akebia quinata (Thunb.) Decne. or Akebia trifoliate (Thunb.) Koidz. (Fam. Lardizabalaceae).
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| Western medical |
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This herb is indicated in the treatment of hypochondriac pain, dysmenorrhea, scrofula, breast cancer and digestive system cancers.
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| Eastern medical |
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- Pattern: Soothes the Liver, regulates qi, dissolves lumps.
- Properties: Bitter, neutral.
- Channels entered: Liver and Stomach.
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| Chemical constituents |
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This herb contains akebin.
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| Pharmacological actions |
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| Anti-tumor effect |
ba yue zha had anti-tumor effect and it had inhibitory effect on sarcoma S180, S37 in mice.
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| Clinical Studies |
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| References |
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Except those noted, all references come from Weng Weiliang, et al., Clinical Chinese materia medica, Henan Science & Technology Press, 1998 |
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