Leonurus
Leonurus is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Regulate Blood: Herbs that Invigorate Blood.” Source-described actions include Invigorates the Blood, dispels Stasis, r egulates menstruation and r educes masses; Promotes urination and r educes swelling and edema; Clears Heat and resolves toxicity internally or topically. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Herbs that Regulate Blood: Herbs that Invigorate Blood
- Nature
- Slightly Cold
- Flavor
- Acrid, Bitter
- Channels
- Heart, Liver, Bladder, (Kidney), (Pericardium), (Chong), (Yin Wei), (Ren)
Source reference: American Dragon · Yi Mu Cao