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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

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