SAFE
Ba Yue Zha
Akebia quinata fruit (Chocolate vine)
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
TCM Herbs
PubMed Studies
280
About
Ba Yue Zha fruit contains triterpenoid saponins with anti-tumour, diuretic, and analgesic effects. Used for liver qi stagnation and urinary disorders in TCM.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts via multiple pharmacodynamic mechanisms consistent with Traditional Chinese Medicine polypharmacology. Primary active compounds modulate key signalling pathways including NF-kB, AMPK, and receptor-mediated pathways identified in modern pharmacological research.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Limited clinical data. GI effects. Pregnancy: avoid.
🏷️ Other Names
Akebia quinata fruit (Chocolate vine)