Motherwort (Yi Mu Cao) | Herbal Tincture

Size: 1 oz (w/dropper included)-- approx. 10 days supply

MADE IN USA

What is it?:

Motherwort (Yi Mu Cao) Herbal Extract is the dried, aerial parts of Chinese motherwort (Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet; Leonurus japonicus), a flowering plant in the laminaceae (mint/sage) family native to broad swaths of East and Southeast Asia. It has a long tradition of use in TCM in addressing gynecological concerns (its name literally translates as “benefit mother herb”) and is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs in Chinese Medicine.

This herb promotes blood circulation is widely used to address such gynecological concerns as amenorrhea, dysregulated menses, menstrual pain, and postpartum uterine pain and bleeding (so use with caution/under supervision of a trained health care practitioners if you are on pharmaceutical blood thinners and/or anti-platelet drugs).

Yi mu cao promotes urination and reduces swelling and is used clinically to address dysuria and edema (related to chronic nephritis hindering the body’s ability to filter and move water out through the urine).

DO NOT USE during pregnancy.

.What is it good for:

• dysregulated menses (from blood stagnation)
• menstrual pain
• edema and swelling (related to chronic nephritis)

What else you might like to know:

This herb is Chinese Motherwort. It is differsnt from the Western herb also called Motherwort, which is related (same genus) but a different species (L. cardiaca). 

Yi mu cao can stimulate uterine contractions and should not be taken while pregnant.

It is important to understand that herbs work by restoring balance to the body. This means that you usually have to take an herb or a formula for a longer period of time than you would with pharmaceuticals in order to get results-- usually at least a month, and often times longer than that... it all depends on the individual and the nature of the ailment being addressed.

Ingredients: Yu mi cao (Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet; Leonurus japonicus)

Directions for use:

Shake Well before each use.

Maintenance Serving: Dissolve 1-2 droppers (1/2 tsp.) in warm water or juice 2-3 times daily until condition resolves.

Augmented Serving: Take 1 full tsp. 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice or as directed by a qualified herbalist familiar with the use of Western herbs and formulas.

To evaporate alcohol place in hot water.