Motherwort / Yi Mu Cao
Used for thousands of years in China, Motherwort relieves menstrual pain by enhancing blood flow to the uterus and regulating stress hormones.
Helps with:
Cramps
Sleep
Stress
Mood Swings
How it heals
In Chinese Medicine, Motherwort invigorates the blood and dispels stasis. It also promotes urination, reduces toxic swelling, and regulates heavy or irregular menstruation.
In Western medicine, Motherwort is a uterine stimulant that reduces blood clotting and allows blood to move more freely throughout the body.
Fun Fact: Since the beginning of time, motherwort has been employed by nearly all ancient cultures and folk medicines to reduce anxiety during childbirth and decrease cycle-related symptoms.
What the research says
Motherwort has been shown to have at least 140
bioactive compounds which have marked bioactivities
especially on the uterus and heart.
Read ArticleMotherwort contains leoneurine, an alkaloid, which
inhibits calcium influx to reduce uterus spasms.
In a multi-center study, it was shown that motherwort
can be combined with oxytocin to prevent postpartum
hemorrhage after cesarean section.
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