Yi Mu Cao

Latin name: Leonuri Heterophylli, Herba

Yi Mu Cao Also Known As: Motherwort Grass, Leonuri cardiacae herba, Leonurus, Lion's Ear, Lion's Tail, Roman Motherwort, Throw-Wort. Leonurus cardiaca and other Leonurus species.

Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER - COOL

Dosage: 9-60g.

Meridians/Channels: HEART, LIVER, BLADDER

• invigorate blood, regulate menses Lochioschesis (discharge post delivery)
• induce urination, reduce swelling - xue lin syndrome
• edema

Also Used For: Orally, motherwort is used for cardiac symptoms of neurosis, cardiac insufficiency, fast heart rate or other arrhythmias, and hyperthyroidism. The seeds of Leonurus artemisia or Leonurus heterophyllus are used to improve eyesight and as a general tonic. Folk medicine, motherwort is used for treating amenorrhea and flatulence.