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What role does motherwort have?
Leonurus heterophyllus has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation and promoting diuresis, and can be used for treating menoxenia, fetal leakage, dystocia, retained fetal membranes, postpartum blood halo, abdominal pain due to blood stasis, metrorrhagia, hematuria, diarrhea, carbuncle, swelling and sore. Has diuretic, repercussive and uterine contraction effects.

Women's postpartum uterus has not fully recovered, which is prone to uterine inflammation. Motherwort can promote uterine contraction, help to eliminate congestion, and will not have adverse effects on baby's health during breastfeeding.

The situation after female abortion is similar. Taking motherwort at this time can promote uterine contraction, expel embryonic tissue, reduce vaginal bleeding and shorten bleeding time.

In addition, if women often have severe abdominal pain during menstruation, less menstrual flow, dark color and blood clots, they can also take Chinese patent medicine containing motherwort before menstruation.

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1, disabled for pregnant women

Because motherwort can promote blood circulation, modern research also shows that motherwort can excite uterus and cause uterine contraction at the same time. If used at will, it may lead to the risk of miscarriage, so it is not recommended for pregnant women.

2, spleen and stomach deficiency can not be used for a long time.

In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, spleen deficiency will lead to abnormal transport and nutrition, and people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold are not suitable for eating some cold food. Motherwort is cold, and people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold diarrhea can't use it for a long time. If it is really necessary, it is best to use it in combination with other drugs.

3. People who are allergic to motherwort can't use it.

Studies have shown that motherwort can cause allergic symptoms, such as skin redness, rapid heartbeat, chest tightness and other adverse symptoms. If you have these symptoms, it is recommended not to eat.

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