Evidence supporting the use of: Akebia (unspecified)
For the health condition: Urine (scant)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Akebia (most commonly referring to Akebia quinata, also known as "Mu Tong" in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has a well-documented traditional use for the treatment of scanty urination or urinary difficulty. In TCM, Akebia is categorized as an herb that "promotes urination" and "clears heat," and is commonly included in classical herbal formulas aimed at resolving conditions such as urinary tract discomfort, edema, and dysuria (difficulty or scant urine). The traditional rationale is that Akebia acts to "open the water pathways" and relieve stagnation in the lower burner (the urinary tract system in TCM theory).

While modern pharmacological research on Akebia’s diuretic effects is limited, some in vitro and animal studies have suggested mild diuretic properties, but these are preliminary and not sufficient for scientific validation. Most contemporary use for urine-related issues is grounded in centuries of clinical observation and written materia medica rather than robust scientific trials. Therefore, the primary justification for Akebia’s use in supporting scant urine is traditional, with a moderate level of historical consistency, but lacking high-quality clinical trial evidence.

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