Motherwort

Oligomenorrhea (menstrual disorder), a common struggle we all have as women who suffer from it. Besides its negative effect on our mental and how we live our lives, it can cause implicit health threats. However, existing solutions still can not thoroughly solve the problem, some even bring about unwanted side effects. Meanwhile, Motherwort herb has long been trusted by Moms and Grandmas for its safety and effectiveness.

Other common names of Motherwort: throw-wort, lion’s ear, and lion’s tail.
Its scientific name: Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet is an herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.

Chemical composition: alkaloid (leonurin, stachydrin), flavonoid (rutin, wogonin), saponin, Attar (mainly diterpene, sesquiterpene: caryophyllene, aromadendran and cadinan)…

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Pharmacological effects:

On uteri: Motherwort’s extract stimulates uteri
On blood pressure: Motherwort’s extract does not directly influence but it reduces the adrenalin effect on blood vessels. The herb decreases blood pressure, especially during the early stages of pregnancy.
On cardiac problems: Leonurus quiquelobatus and Leonurus cordia, the kinds of Motherwort offer beneficial enhancement to the human heart (specifically damaged myocardium).
Antibiotic uses for cutaneous microbe: according to multiple Chinese medical research, Motherwort’s extract has one-fourth effect on inhibiting cutaneous microbe
On nephritis and acute edemas: clinically, Motherwort cures some nephritis cases and edemas.

Indications: Motherwort’s extract is popularly used for menstruation regulation. Fructus Leonuri (Motherwort’s fruit) can be applied to treat diuretics, edemas, and migraines.

Notice: Can NOT be used for pregnant women.

(Cre: Vietnamese Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Prof. Dr. Do Tat Loi).