What are the meridians of Leonurus japonicus?

Although it may be difficult for you to see the medicinal herb Motherwort in normal times, you should have heard of its effects and functions. Especially when you have gynecological diseases, you can often see Motherwort in the prescriptions prescribed by doctors, because this ingredient is specifically used to treat gynecological diseases. It is an indispensable Chinese medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine. However, most people do not know what the specific effects of Motherwort are and what kind of effects it has.

Classification of Chinese medicine Leonurus

Blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing drugs

The nature and flavor of Chinese medicine Leonurus japonicus

[Nature and flavor of motherwort] Slightly cold, pungent and bitter

[Motherwort Meridians] Enters the heart meridian, liver meridian, and bladder meridian (Zang-Fu meridians: Chinese medicine for the heart meridian, liver meridian, and bladder meridian)

The efficacy and main functions of Chinese medicine Leonurus japonicus

【Effects of Motherwort】Promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, promote diuresis and reduce swelling

[Main indications of Motherwort] It is used for irregular menstruation, postpartum blood stasis, traumatic injuries, edema, dysuria, sores, carbuncles, swellings and itchy skin rashes.

Precautions for using Chinese medicine Motherwort

[Toxicity] No relevant records have been found. All medicines are poisonous. For your health, please do not use Chinese medicine indiscriminately!

[Anti-fertility] During pregnancy, it may cause miscarriage or harm the mother and child or make it difficult to conceive!

Effects of Chinese Herb Motherwort

1. Regulate immune function

2. Inhibit platelet aggregation

3. Exciting effect on the uterus (pregnant women are prone to miscarriage)

4. Inhibit skin fungi

In fact, in addition to treating gynecological diseases, motherwort has a good effect on the liver and heart, because it has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. If there is some edema inside your body, you can also use motherwort as a traditional Chinese medicine. It also has a good effect on conditions such as bruises and injuries. However, motherwort cannot be used during pregnancy.