Chong Wei Zi - 茺蔚子 - Fructus Leonuri

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Fructus Leonuri Semen Leonuri
Common English:	Asian Motherwort Seed Leonurus Fruit Motherwort Fruit

Category

Herbs that Regulate the Blood: Herbs that Invigorate the Blood

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Sweet	Slightly Cold Cool	Liver Spleen	3-15g 3-9g (Secondary source)

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Invigorates the Blood and regulates the menses	Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea or postpartum abdominal pain due to Blood Stasis
Clears Heat and clears the eyes	Headache or red swollen, painful eyes, nebulae or conjunctivitis due to Liver Heat Pterygium

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

Major Combinations

Notes

1. It comes from the same plant as Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao.
2. According to one source, it is an astringent and a tonic used for menorrhagia and continuous hemorrhage (see contraindications).
3. It improves vision and the mind, and generates sperm and virility.
4. Chong Wei Zi and Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao both Invigorate the Blood and regulate menstruation. In addition, Chong Wei Zi cools the Liver and brightens the eyes, treating red, swollen eyes or superficial visual obstruction caused by Liver Heat.
5. Dry-Fried Fr. Leonuri seeds Chao Chong Wei Zi are Warm instead of Slightly Cold and are more friable, which makes decoction easier. They are more effective for invigorating Blood and promoting menstruation.