Chaotian jars have benefits for women, such as regulating endocrine function, relieving dysmenorrhea, and improving skin condition. The scientific name of Chaotian jar is motherwort, which is a commonly used gynecological medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine. It mainly contains active ingredients such as motherwort alkaloids and sophocarpine, which can exert their effects by promoting uterine contractions and regulating hormone levels. Before use, it is necessary to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to avoid using it together with cold medicines.
1. Regulating endocrinology
Leonurus alkaloids in Leonurus can act on the hypothalamic pituitary ovarian axis, helping to balance estrogen and progesterone levels. It has an improvement effect on endocrine disorders such as menstrual cycle disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. Commonly used Yimucao granules in clinical practice are combined with medicinal herbs such as Angelica sinensis and Ligusticum chuanxiong for conditioning, but they need to be used after excluding organic diseases such as uterine fibroids.
2. Relieve Dysmenorrhea
Its blood activating and stasis removing effects can improve primary dysmenorrhea by relaxing uterine smooth muscle and reducing prostaglandin secretion to alleviate spasmodic pain. Often used in combination with Yanhusuo and Xiangfu, such as Yimucao ointment or compound Yimucao oral liquid. Patients with secondary dysmenorrhea need to first investigate the causes such as endometriosis.
3. Improving skin condition
Leonurus extract can inhibit tyrosinase activity, reduce melanin deposition, and has a certain effect on melasma and menstrual acne. It can be used externally with a facial mask containing motherwort ingredients or taken orally with Angelica dahurica and Poria cocos. Sensitive skin needs to undergo local testing before use.
4. Promoting Postpartum Recovery
Traditionally used for postpartum lochia, its uterine contraction effect can accelerate the discharge of uterine congestion. Postpartum, follow the doctor's advice to take motherwort extract or biochemical soup, but it should be taken 2 hours apart from antibiotics. Infant allergy risk needs to be evaluated for use during lactation.
5. Auxiliary Menopausal Regulation
The flavonoids contained in
have phytoestrogenic effects and can alleviate menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and insomnia. It is often combined with Rehmannia glutinosa and Goji berries to form a paste formula. For those with yin deficiency and excessive fire constitution, the compatibility ratio needs to be adjusted. During the use of motherwort, women should avoid eating raw and cold foods. For those with weak and cold constitution, red dates and ginger can be fried and taken together. For those with heavy menstrual flow, discontinue use during menstruation, and for those taking anticoagulant drugs, an interval of 4 hours is required. It is recommended to choose dosage forms such as Yimucao granules and Yimucao injection under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation, and regularly check liver and kidney function. Daily use can be combined with health preservation methods such as Ba Duan Jin and moxibustion at Guan Yuan acupoint to enhance the effect.
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