Cluster Mallow Seed dōng kuí zǐ · 冬葵子

Safety. The traditional texts treat this seed as slippery and descending and use it with care in pregnancy; that caution is worth respecting. Traditionally avoided where the stools are already loose from Spleen deficiency. Avoid in breastfeeding as a self-choice despite its lactation reputation — reliable human safety data are lacking. A real identification problem exists: the seed of Abutilon theophrasti is widely sold under the same Chinese name, so botanical identity cannot be assumed.