Akebia quinata Akebia (Lardizabalaceae) Deciduous climber

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Akebia quinata
Akebia
Deciduous climber
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The Akebia quinata plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Lardizabalaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Akebia. Some home gardeners know the variety as Rajania quinata.

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Latin Name:  Akebia quinata
Common Name:  Akebia
Family:  Lardizabalaceae
Author:  (Houtt.)Decne.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woods, hedges and thickets in mountainous areas[58].

Medicinal Information: The stems are anodyne, antifungal, antiphlogistic, bitter, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, laxative, galactogogue, resolvent, stimulant, stomachic and vulnerary[174, 178, 218, 238]. Taken internally, it controls bacterial and fungal infections and is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, lack of menstruation, to improve lactation etc[238]. The stems are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[238]. The fruit is antirheumatic, depurative, diuretic, febrifuge, stomachic and tonic[218]. It is a popular remedy for cancer[218]. The root is febrifuge[218]. The plant was ranked 13th in a survey of 250 potential antifertility plants in China[218].

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