Motherwort Herb, Motherwort
Herba Leonuri, Leonuri Herba
Yi Mu Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Aerial parts

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to promote blood circulation to remove blood stasis, regulate menstruation and relieve metrorrhagia. 2. to promote diuresis and relieve edema. 3. to clear heat and toxic materials. 4. lower blood pressure.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Menstrual disorder, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum bleeding, persistent flow of lochia, edema, scant urine with edema, acute nephritis with edema.