noun
Akebia stem (used in traditional Chinese medicine)
Refers specifically to the stem of the Akebia plant, used as a crude drug in Kampo medicine. Also known as アケビ.
See also: アケビ
漢方では、木通は利尿や消炎に用いられる。
In Kampo medicine, Akebia stem is used for diuresis and reducing inflammation.
この処方にはモクツウが含まれている。
This prescription contains Akebia stem.
アケビ is the common name for the Akebia plant and its fruit, while 木通 (もくつう) specifically refers to the stem used in traditional medicine.
From Chinese 木通 (mùtōng), referring to the Akebia stem. The Japanese reading もくつう is the on'yomi of the kanji.