Motherwort
Botanical Name: Leonurus spp.
Unani Name: -
Taste: Bitter, pungent.
Mizaj: Cooling & Drying (1)
Leaves
Actions - Uterine stimulant, relaxant (especially used to relax the smooth muscles), cardiac tonic, carminative (1).
Therapeutic actions - Induce labor, induce menstruation & circulation. It stops internal bleeding (2), and reduces high heart rate, anxiety & cramping (2).
Dosage - 1-2 teaspoons in water, add 2-3 cloves if during childbirth. Can be taken up to 3 times a day.
Seeds
Actions - Uterine stimulant, menstrual irregularities.
Therapeutic actions - enhance liver functioning and eyesight (1)
Dosage - make a decoction, of 2 teaspoons to two cups of water. Bring the water to a boil and reduce the liquid to 1 cup. Use as eyewash for conjunctivitis (1).
Cautions
- If you are already on sedative medications
- Large doses may cause miscarriage
References:
- Ody, Penelope. The Complete Medicinal Herbal. Dorling Kindersley, 1993.
- White, Linda B., and Steven Foster. The Herbal Drugstore: The Best Natural Alternatives to Over-the-Counter and Prescription Medicines. Penguin Publishing Group, 200
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