Motherwort is not suitable for pregnant women and those with blood deficiency without stasis.
Motherwort is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, is the fresh or dry above ground part of the plant motherwort in the family of Labiatae, motherwort is slightly cold in nature, bitter and pungent in flavor, belongs to the liver meridian, pericardium meridian, bladder meridian, and can lead to toxicity and miscarriage if mistakenly taken by a pregnant woman, so it is not suitable to give motherwort to pregnant women.
Motherwort has the efficacy of activating blood circulation and regulating menstruation, diuretic and eliminating swelling, clearing heat and removing toxins (removing heat and toxicity), and can be used to treat menstrual disorders, menstrual pain and menstrual closure, inexhaustible discharge (post-partum discharge elimination for more than 4-6 weeks), edema and urination, and swelling and toxicity of ulcers and poisons (skin ulcers, pus, and ulceration) and other diseases.
It should be noted that motherwort should be used with caution in pregnant women and those with blood deficiency and no blood stasis. If you need to take Motherwort, please do so under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and do not use the medicine on your own to avoid the risks associated with incorrect medication.