{"product_id":"motherwort-yi-mu-cao-herbal-tincture","title":"Motherwort (Yi Mu Cao) | Herbal Tincture","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 oz (w\/dropper included)-- approx. 10 days supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADE IN USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it?:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotherwort (Yi Mu Cao) Herbal Extract is the dried, aerial parts of Chinese motherwort (\u003cem\u003eLeonurus heterophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e Sweet; \u003cem\u003eLeonurus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e), 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYi 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDO NOT USE during pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it good for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edysregulated menses (from blood stagnation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emenstrual pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eedema and swelling (related to chronic nephritis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else you might like to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis herb is Chinese Motherwort. It is differsnt from the Western herb also called Motherwort, which is related (same genus) but a different species (\u003cem\u003eL. cardiaca\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYi mu cao\u003c\/em\u003e can stimulate uterine contractions and should not be taken while pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yu mi cao \u003cem\u003e(Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet; Leonurus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake Well before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaintenance Serving\u003c\/em\u003e: Dissolve 1-2 droppers (1\/2 tsp.) in warm water or juice 2-3 times daily until condition resolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAugmented Serving\u003c\/em\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo evaporate alcohol place in hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"root + spring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52970947969336,"sku":"71934-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/rootandspring.com\/products\/motherwort-yi-mu-cao-herbal-tincture","provider":"root + spring","version":"1.0","type":"link"}