Ingredient Spotlight

Motherwort / Yi Mu Cao

Traditionally supports: Menstrual harmony, Relaxation , Emotional stability , and Stress support

How It's Used

In Chinese herbal traditions, Motherwort is cherished for its role in invigorating the blood and supporting natural energy flow. It is traditionally used to encourage balanced cycles, maintain ease, and promote harmony throughout the body.

In Western herbal practices, Motherwort is valued for its connection to supporting circulation and promoting a natural sense of vitality. Its properties have made it a trusted herb for fostering balance and comfort in daily life.

Fun Fact:Β Motherwort has been celebrated across cultures for centuries, often used as a comforting herb during significant life transitions, including childbirth and menstrual cycles, symbolizing care and nurturing.

β€œI love to make dried motherwort tea for its calming properties around my cycle. It also plays nicely with passionflower and lemon balm for a nightly sleep aid.”

- Lulu Ge, Founder

Leonurus japonicus Houtt.: Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology of an important traditional Chinese medicine

Motherwort has been shown to have at least 140 bioactive compounds which have marked bioactivities especially on the uterus and heart.

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Effects of motherwort on dysmenorrhea

Motherwort increase serum progesterone level which aids in relaxing uterus spasms.

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Endothelium-independent vasorelaxation by leonurine, a plant alkaloid purified from Chinese motherwort

Motherwort contains leoneurine, an alkaloid, which inhibits calcium influx to reduce uterus spasms.

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Multi-center study of motherwort injection to prevent postpartum hemorrhage after caesarian section

In a multi-center study, it was shown that motherwort can be combined with oxytocin to prevent postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean section.

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