Single Herbs

Category	Huo Xue Qu Yu Yao 活血祛瘀藥
Sub Category
Name	Chong Wei Zi 茺蔚子 Motherwort fruit
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried fruit of Leonurus japonicus Houtt.
Ingredients	Leonurine, Stachydrine
Pharma Effect
Properties	Acrid, bitter, slightly cold
Channels	Liver, heart
Function	Invigorates blood, regulates menstruation, improves vision and cools liver.
Clinic Usage	For irregular menstruation, bloody discharge, wind-heat symptoms and painful, swollen, red eyes.
Cautions	Use with caution in cases of platycoria or blood deficiency but without stasis.
Dosage	4.5~9g
Storage	Store in a dry place.