Ingredient: Leonurus seed (chong wei zi) (Leonurus heterophyllus).
| Mandarin: 茺蔚子 Pin-Yin: Chong Wei Zi English: Leonurus seed Romaji: Juishi Kanji: 茺蔚子 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Leonuri Fructus
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Sweet, slightly cold
Channels Entered:
- Liver, spleen
Herb Actions:
- Invigorates the blood
- May aid in regulating the menses
- Clears heat
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with continuous bleeding
- Use with caution during pregnancy
Commonly Found In:
- Cnidium & Rehmannia Formula, Gastrodia and Uncaria Combination