Caution: Most of the mu tong sold in China is the guan mu tong variety which is toxic for the kidneys.  Historically mu tong came from the plant, Akebia guinata or Akebia lobata but now ninety five percent of mu tong is guan mu tong 關木通 which is the stem of Aristolochia debilis. Now preparation containing guan mu tong will be banned by the Chinese government .

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注意﹕ 木通有幾種。現在市場上賣的 95% 是關木通, 屬于馬兜鈴科﹐對腎臟有毒。凡含有關木通的成藥將被禁賣。如用 木通 不可用關木通。

Last update: Feb18, 2004;10:50 a.m. LA

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