Motherwort, but you will know after listening to this name, it is very good for women. It has a good effect of promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation. Not only by gynecologists, but also by female friends. However, motherwort can also excite the uterus, which can not only enhance its contractility, but also improve its tension and contraction rate. So some women use it. How to eat motherwort best? Which women can't use it, this article will summarize it.
According to Compendium of Materia Medica, the roots, stems, flowers, leaves and fruits of Leonurus japonicus are all used as medicine. Adjust women's meridians, treat swelling, toxic sores and ulcers, diuretic and detumescence. Motherwort is generally used in combination with other traditional Chinese medicines, such as promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, angelica sinensis, diuresis and detumescence, cogongrass rhizome and so on.
Main uses: 1. Female menstrual abdominal pain, less menstrual flow, dark color with blood clots. It is suggested to take Chinese patent medicine containing motherwort before menstruation. 2. It is generally recommended that women take motherwort related preparations after delivery to promote uterine contraction, discharge blood stasis lochia and promote uterine recovery. 3, motherwort enhances contractions, so it will also be used before full-term production. Motherwort can also be seen in the prescription for treating swelling, toxic sores, diuresis and detumescence.
How to eat motherwort best?
In fact, it is not difficult to eat, just need to master the dosage, because motherwort is medicine after all, and it is not recommended as a health food. Consumption: 9 ~ 30g fresh motherwort 12 ~ 40g. Dry motherwort is stored in a dry place, and fresh motherwort is stored in a cool place. Fresh motherwort can be made into omelet, porridge or egg soup. Motherwort can be stewed with meat, such as stewed chicken, stewed ribs and so on.
Who can't eat?
Pregnant women less than one month old are prohibited. Although it has a good effect on uterine contraction, it has a potential abortion crisis for pregnant women. Do not take it during menstruation. Effective before menstruation, eating during menstruation can easily lead to an increase in menstrual flow and prolonged menstruation. It is not suitable for people with deficiency-cold constitution. People with cool nature and deficiency-cold constitution in motherwort cream can use it, but it is not recommended to use it for a long time. Such people can choose to return to promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. People without blood stasis should not use it. Not only does it have no health care function, but it will hurt healthy qi.
Finally, remind everyone, is it a three-point poison? Motherwort is slightly toxic. Therefore, if there are no corresponding symptoms, it is not recommended for the above women to use it, nor is it recommended for health care.
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