Ma Dou Ling
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Other Names : Ma Dou Ling - 馬兜玲 - Fructus Aristolochiae, Aristolochia Fruit, Birthwort Fruit, Dutchman's Pipe Fruit
Special Precautions of Ma Dou Ling
- This herb is toxic and has been shown to cause cancer use with great caution.
- Recent year's research showed that aristolochic acid has strong renal toxicity, so it should be used for nephritis or renal inadequacy patients.
- Contraindicated for those with diarrhea due to Spleen Deficiency.
- Contraindicated for those with cough or wheezing due to Deficiency Cold : Being bitter and cold, it should be used with cautions for cough and dyspnea due to cold deficiency
- Contraindicated for those with Lung Qi Deficiency.
- Large doses or prolonged use may cause nausea or vomiting.
Health benefits and Uses of Ma Dou Ling
- Clears the Lungs, transforms Phlegm, stops coughing and calms wheezing
- Cough or wheezing due to Lung Heat with rebellious Qi
- Lung Deficiency Heat
- Lung Deficiency chronic asthma
- Clears and drains Large Intestine Heat and reduces swelling and pain
- Large Intestine Heat with swelling and pain in and around the anus
- Bleeding hemorrhoids and fistula
- Lowers Blood pressure : Hypertension
