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Market name充蔚子
Formal name茺蔚子
Japanese nameじゅういし, Jūishi
Vernacular nameChoongweja
Latin nameLeonuri Fructus (CP)
English nameMotherwort Fruit (CP)
Original plant nameLeonurus japonicus Houtt., (Mehajiki)
Family nameLabiatae
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification fruit
Production area informationRepublic of Korea
Collection informationRepublic of Korea, Taegu, Nanjo Han Yaggug
Collection date1979/12/12
IdentifierKatsuko Komatsu
TMPW No.1899

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Republic of Korea
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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 nameLeonurus japonicus Houttuyn1, Leonurus sibiricus Linn.2, (Mehajiki1, Hosobamehajiki2 (B1))
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Family nameLabiatae
Used partmature fruit
Official compendiumCP (2020 ed.)
Clinical applicationAs 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 systemTraditional 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 constituentFatty 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 effectNot exactly known.
Classical reference
(Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao")
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DiseaseHypermenorrhea, Irregular vaginal bleeding, Menopause, Corneal opacity
Formulationrarely used in formula
Related drugsLeonuri Herba
ReferencesCP2020: 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.
RemarksThe 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 date2023/05/22