The role of Chinese medicine motherwort

The role of Chinese medicine motherwort

Many people may not know what motherwort is, but more female friends may know it. Motherwort is a Chinese herbal plant that is very effective in treating dysmenorrhea among female friends, and it is also very effective in treating some female diseases. Many female friends use motherwort when they suffer from dysmenorrhea.

Some people want to know what exactly the effects of motherwort are. The effects of motherwort may include regulating menstruation, promoting blood circulation, and eliminating edema, etc. If any female friend experiences physical discomfort during menstruation, she can try using motherwort.

Motherwort is the whole herb of the Leonurus japonicus plant of the Lamiaceae family. Annual or biennial herb, flowering in summer. It grows in mountains, wastelands, ridges, grasslands, etc. It is distributed in most parts of the country. Pick in summer when the flowers are in full bloom. The tender stems and leaves of motherwort contain various nutrients such as protein and carbohydrates. It is pungent and cool in nature, and has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation and eliminating water. Treat irregular menstruation, edema, hematuria, hematuria, dysentery and hemorrhoids.

Indications

Promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation, promote diuresis and reduce swelling, clear away heat and detoxify.

Treat edema and difficulty urinating. It can be used alone or in combination with Imperata root, Eupatorium fortunei, etc.

Treats water stasis and blood stasis that obstructs the bladder.

It can treat sores, carbuncles, swellings, and skin rashes.

It promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation. It is used for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, postpartum lochia retention, and abdominal pain due to blood stasis.

Can also be used for traumatic injuries

Dosage and administration: 10-30g, decocted and taken orally; 12-40g for fresh product. Or boil into paste, make into pills, pound and apply externally or decoct in appropriate amount

Note: Not for use by pregnant women. It is contraindicated for patients without blood stasis or with yin deficiency and anemia.

Others: It can remove blood stasis and promote new growth. It is a good medicine for gynecology and obstetrics, "Jingchanlizhuan"

Storage: Dried motherwort should be stored in a dry place; fresh motherwort should be stored in a cool and humid place

The above is an introduction to the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Motherwort. I believe that after reading it, you will have a clearer understanding of the information about Motherwort. Motherwort is of great help to women's lives. Learning more about the effects of Chinese herbal medicine is also very helpful for your physical health, and you need to know how to regulate your body.

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