Chong Wei Zi (Motherwort Seeds)

Herb 1 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Channels:

LIV, Unknown

Properties:

Sweet, Cool

Latin:

Semen Leonuri

Chinese:

茺蔚子

Tone Marks:

chōng wèi zĭ

Chinese Herb Actions

• Moves the Blood and regulates the menses
  Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, postpartum pain in the Middle and Lower Jiao
• Clears and cools the Liver, brightens the eyes
  Headache, red, painful, and swollen eyes

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Use strict caution in pregnancy
• Do not use in Blood and Yin Deficient patients
• Do not use in Yang Deficient patients with prolapse

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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