Plant and Herbs

Fructus Akebiae for Body

Fructus Akebiae is a Chinese herb commonly known as Akebia Fruit and Akebia Trifoliata.

What are the benefits of Fructus Akebiae?

  • It helps in soothing the liver and regulating Qi.
  • It may help with hernial disorders, food stagnation, and indigestion.
  • Fructus Akebiae can also help with urinary dysfunction, polydipsia, dysentery, and lumbago.
  • It may help with blood stagnation, dysmenorrhea, and tenesmus of the uterus.
  • Kills intestinal parasites.
  • Removes toxins.

Other benefits:

  • This herb has been used in the treatment of digestive and breast tract tumors.
  • It may inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
  • It has been shown to be effective for hypochondriac mass.
  • It is used for urolithiasis.
  • It treats epigastrium, pain in the chest, and testicles.
  • It treats fibrocystic breasts and abdominal masses.
  • This herb may make the muscles of the digestive tract grow thicker, to help evacuation of the lower digestive tract and increase the appetite.
  • It is also good for clearing all twelve main channels.
  • It is said that this herb cures all syndromes induced by pathogenic Wind, hair loss, pestilence, visceral impairment, traumatic injury, snake bite, indigestion with retained food, blindness due to fright, indigestion with retained food, irregular urination, and restlessness.

Important Note:

There is not much scientific evidence saying that Fructus Akebiae can help with the above-mentioned benefits and medical conditions. Always consult a doctor before using herbs or any plant extracts.