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Motherwort (Chinese)
In a literal translation of its Chinese name, yi mu coa, motherwort means “benefit mother herb” and the leaves are very popular among Chinese women as a treatment for menstrual difficulties. It is an excellent tonic for the heart; it strengthens it without straining. It is specifically for an over-rapid heart beat that is brought on by anxiety and other such causes. TARGET AILMENTS Take externally for: * irregular menstruation or light menstrual flow, premenstrual abdominal pain, uterine fibroids, postpartum abdominal pain, infertility * difficulty in urinating and edema ( swelling caused by retention of fluids), particularly when accompanied by blood in the urine. * calming effect on the heart when heart conditions are brought on by anxiety * strengthen the heart with strain PREPARATIONS Chinese motherwort is available as leaves or powder in Chinese pharmacies, Asian food stores, and some Western health food stores. Preparation and Dosage Infusion Pour a cup of boiling water Tincture onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the Take 1-4 ml of the tincture dried herb and leave to infuse three times a day. for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day as needed.Combinations: It is often mixed with red peony root, dong quai, and aucklandia to regulate the appropriate timing of the menstrual cycle and to alleviate pain and discomfort of menstruation. A mixture containing Chinese motherwort, polygenetic, pyrrosia leaves, and musk mallow seeds is used to treat kidney stones and bloody urine. Part Used: Aerial parts Collection: The stalks should be gathered at the time of flowering, which is between early Summer and early Fall. Actions: Sedative, anti-spasmodic, cardiac tonic, hepatic, nervine SIDE EFFECTS None Expected. SPECIAL INFORMATION * WARNING: Do not use if you are pregnant.
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