
Motherwort Herb P.E.
Chinese scientific name Leonurus extract
euphyta
Order Labiformes
Family: Labiaceae
Extract parts:whole grass
Leonurus heterophyllus Sweet is the aboveground part of Leonurus, which has the functions of activating blood and regulating menstruation, removing blood stasis and generating new life, diuresis and detumescence, clearing heat and detoxification
1. Effect on the uterus: Motherwort has obvious excitatory effect on the uterus, which is manifested as increased uterine tension, increased contraction range and accelerated rhythm. It can significantly enhance the contraction of the uterine muscle, and its effect is similar to that of the pituitary hormone.
2. Effects on the cardiovascular system:
(1) It has the effect of strengthening the heart, increasing coronary artery flow and myocardial nutrient blood flow;
(2) can slow down the heart rate, against experimental myocardial ischemia and arrhythmia, anti-angina pectoris, reduce the scope of myocardial infarction;
(3) Inhibit platelet aggregation, thrombosis and red blood cell aggregation;
(4) It can dilate blood vessels and has a short-term antihypertensive effect.
3. Effect on urinary system: Leonurus has the effect of treating acute renal failure, Leonurus can improve renal function, Leonurus alkali has obvious diuretic effect.
4. Effect on the central nervous system: It has a direct excitatory effect on the respiratory center, but at large doses, respiration changes from excitement to inhibition, and becomes weak and irregular.
5. Other functions: It can enhance the function of immune system and inhibit bacteria.