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Mu Gua / Quince (Chinese) Fruit
Mu Gua
Taste: Sour • Temperature: Slightly Warm • Category: Dispel Wind-Damp-Cold • Sub Category: Channel & Collateral Opening

Dosage

4.5-12g

Actions

1. Relaxes the sinews & unblocks the channels: for damp painful obstruction in the extremitites, especially with severe, cramping pain, & weakness in the lower back & lower extremitites. This is one of the more effective herbs for relaxing the sinews. 2 Harmonizes the Stomach & transforms dampness: for abdominal pain, spasms, & cramping of the calves, & edema due to leg qi.

3. Reduces food stagnation: for indigestion.

Meridians

Liver, Spleen

Cautions

Excessive use can harm the teeth & bones. Contraindicated for exterior disorders.