Motherwort, literally, is very beneficial to the female body. It is used to treat gynecological diseases because it has the ability to activate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, clear heat and detoxify the body, and diuretic and reduce swelling. Not only that, it is also considered to have the effect of nourishing the skin, which is very popular among women. However, it is not recommended to take it for long-term health care if you do not have a medical condition. YiMuCao [Source] is the above-ground part of the plant YiMuCao, family Labiatae. Alias】Yimu Artemisia, Yimu Ai, Safflower Ai, Kuncao, Wild Hemp, Jiuzhonglou, Wild Tianma, Yimu Flower, etc. Taste and Attribution】Pungent, bitter, slightly cold. Inducing the heart, liver and bladder meridians. Functions and Indications】Activating blood circulation and regulating menstruation, inducing diuresis, relieving swelling, clearing heat and detoxicating. It is used for blood stagnation, dysmenorrhea, poor menstruation, postpartum dew, stagnant abdominal pain, edema, urinary discomfort, bruises, sores, carbuncles, swellings, skin rashes, etc. Dosage and Administration】10-30g, decoction; or boil the paste and put it into pills. Externally, it can be applied by pounding or decoction. The skin is sore and poisonous. Interdigitated on the nodes, dark green above, lighter on the back side, both sides have fine hairy, more crinkled, broken, thin and brittle. It has a green grass smell, sweet taste, slightly bitter. The stem is fine, tender, green and free of impurities. Storage and preservation】Dry motherwort in a dry place; fresh motherwort in a cool and humid place. Note for use】Forbidden for pregnant women, contraindicated for those without stagnation and with little blood in Yin deficiency. 【Experimental formula】 Acute glomerulonephritis: Take 120g of dried motherwort (or 240g of fresh herb), add 700ml of water and decoct to 300ml on a gentle fire. take in 3 warm doses. Reduce as appropriate for children. Also combine with conventional treatment, such as salt abstinence and restriction of protein intake. Central choroidal retinopathy: take 120g of whole herb of Icariin, add 1000ml of water, decoct for 30 minutes to extract the juice, then add 500ml of water, decoct for 30 minutes, and mix the two times. Take the mixture in 2 times in the morning and evening. Urticaria: Take 60g of motherwort cream, 30g twice a day, with boiling water, for 5 days as a course of treatment. Acne: Take the right amount of motherwort, burn it into ash, melt it with an equal amount of ordinary soap by heating, and cool the two well to form a block. Wash the face twice a day. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods. Irregular menstruation: Take 60g of motherwort, 10g of egg and a pinch of salt. Remove the impurities and cut the motherwort into segments, drain the water, put the motherwort, cleaned eggs and the right amount of water into a pot, put it on the fire and cook until the eggs are ready, remove the shell and then put it into the soup and boil it for a few moments, eat the eggs and drink the soup. Dysmenorrhea: take 10g of motherwort, 30g of hawthorn, 10g of ginger and 5g of tea. wash hawthorn, motherwort and ginger separately, dry them, grind them together into coarse powder, brew them with boiling water and drink them as tea. This formula is suitable for dysmenorrhea caused by blood stasis and obstruction.