Mu Tong Slices (Akebia / Clematis Stem) — Dried Herbal Decoction Piece, 500g

Mu Tong Slices (Akebia quinata / Clematis armandii) are the dried stem slices of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mù Tōng (木通). Also referred to as Chuan Mu Tong, Xiao Mu Tong, or San Ye Mu Tong depending on the botanical source, Mu Tong has long been valued as a diuretic and channel-clearing herb used to promote fluid movement, ease urinary flow, and support the free passage of qi and blood. Its nature is bitter and slightly cold, making it a cooling, downward-directing herb traditionally used to clear damp-heat and unblock the meridians.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional damp-clearing and channel-unblocking herb
• Dried Mu Tong stem slices, 500g pack
• Akebia / Clematis stem decoction piece
• Suitable for decoction and herbal formulas
• Custom grinding service available on request

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm fibrous texture, and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices release a mild, slightly bitter infusion with a clean, woody undertone, blending smoothly into multi-herb formulas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction formulas
• Traditional soup and broth preparation
• Blended herbal tea preparations
• Custom grinding into powder
• Seasonal damp-clearing herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Mu Tong is decocted into multi-herb formulas and soups to support the smooth movement of fluids and the free passage of qi and blood. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas addressing damp-heat patterns, where it pairs with herbs like Fu Ling, Ze Xie, and Che Qian Zi. In daily wellness practice, it is simmered in broths or blended into herbal teas for seasonal damp-clearing support.

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