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Republic of Korea,Taegu
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Scientific information data base
Common name | 茺蔚子, Chongweizi, Leonuri Fructus (CP2020), Motherwort Fruit (CP2020) | ||||||
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Original plant name | Leonurus japonicus Houttuyn1, Leonurus sibiricus Linn.2, (Mehajiki1, Hosobamehajiki2 (B1)) | ||||||
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Family name | Labiatae | ||||||
Used part | mature fruit | ||||||
Official compendium | CP (2020 ed.) | ||||||
Clinical application | As it regulates menstruation, improves eyesight, and provides diuresis, it is applied for menstrual disorders, dizziness, abdominal pain, hemostasis after childbirth, nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, eye disease, and edema. | ||||||
Medical system | Traditional Chinese medicine | ||||||
Drug effect in traditional medicine | Traditional classification | Drugs for invigorating blood circulation | |||||
Beneficial effect | [Property and Flavor] Mild cold; pungent and bitter. [Meridian Tropism] Pericardium and liver meridians. [Actions] To activate the blood and regulate menstruation, clear the liver, and improve vision. [Indications] Menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, red eyes, nebula, dizziness, headache, and distention in the head. | ||||||
Chemical constituent | Fatty acids (*C1): Oleic acid, Linoleic acid Carotenoids & Vitamin A (*C1): Vitamin A様物質 / Vitamin A like substances Alkaloids (*C1): Leonurinine | ||||||
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Pharmacological effect | Not exactly known. | ||||||
Classical reference (Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao") | ※Click this image to see the actual image | ||||||
Disease | Hypermenorrhea, Irregular vaginal bleeding, Menopause, Corneal opacity | ||||||
Formulation | rarely used in formula | ||||||
Related drugs | Leonuri Herba | ||||||
References | CP2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2020 edi. B1)Shoyakugaku Zasshi, 36(1), 6-10(1982). C1)The Encyclopedia of Wakan-Yaku with Color Pictures Vol. I, pp 282-283. | ||||||
Remarks | The Chinese Pharmacopoeia defines the mature fruit of Leonurus japonicus (Jap. Name: Mehajiki) as the origin of Chongweizi. This medicinal effect is about equal to "Yimucao" (益母草), which is the whole plant of Chongweizi. Overuse (about 30g) may lead to generalized collapse and toxicity. | ||||||
Last renewal date | 2023/05/22 | ||||||