Applicable symptoms:
Delayed menstruation, small amount, dark color, blood clots
Premenstrual/perimenstrual abdominal distension and pain (Qi stagnation and blood stasis type)
Principle of action:
Motherwort alkaloids in Motherwort promote uterine contraction and help discharge blood stasis (similar to a mild version of “Sheng Hua Tang”).
Clinical Data: Regularity increased by 65% after 3 consecutive menstrual cycles (Study on Proprietary Chinese Medicines 2022).
Relieve menstrual cramps - Reduce reliance on painkillers
Target: Cold-congealed blood stasis type of menstrual cramps (the type that can be relieved by hot compresses).
Enhanced with: Brown Sugar Ginger Water Delivery to double the effect of warming the uterus.