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Chinese Motherwort 益母草
Yì Mǔ Cǎo · Leonurus japonicus (Herba)
Invigorate Blood 活血化瘀- Nature
- Slightly cold 微寒
- Flavour
- Pungent, bitter 辛、苦
- Channels
- Liver, Pericardium, Bladder 肝·心包·膀胱
- Part used
- Aerial parts
- Species
- Leonurus japonicus Houtt.
- Origin
- Grown across China
Traditional actions
Invigorates the blood and regulates menstruation, promotes urination and reduces swelling.
Traditionally used for
Irregular/painful periods from stasis, postpartum stasis, mild oedema.