Malva crispa (Dongkuizi)

Distribution:
Tropical and subtropical areas of Asia: from India, Indo-China, southern part of China and the island of Taiwan.

Properties (Characteristics):
Bitter, cold and with laxative property.

Channels  (meridians) entered:
Large intestine, small intestine, bladder.

Actions & Indications:
Dong kui zi is being used in urinary tract infection, Edema, Constipation, dysentery, Gonorrhea, boils, bronchitis, Cystitis, and cataract.

qing ma zi is being used in urinary tract infection and edema.

dong kui zi (Malva crispa L;or  Malva verticillata, L.) and qing ma (Abutilon theophrasti Medic) are 2 different herbs and their functions are different. Do not interchange.

Chemical ingredients:
Seed of dong kui zi contains fat and protein. Flower contains anthocyanin. The fresh herb contains monoa 6.8-7.4%, sucrose 4.1- 4.6%,maltose 4.5- 4.8%, starch 1.2%.
 
Dosage:
0.5 to 2 g.
 
Cautions:
Not to be used in cases of qi deficient or pixu (spleen deficient) with loose stool or during pregnancies.