Alterative

Builds blood, dysmenorrhoea, anaemia

Sedative

Pain caused by stagnation of blood, hypertension, headache

Amphoteric

Amenorrhoea, irregular menstruation +Peony

Female Tonic

Hypertension associated with menopause, water retention

Emmenagogue

Regulates menstruation, increases fertility, relieves menstrual cramps, supports all symptoms of menopause

Anodyne

Neuralgias and musculoskeletal injuries

Antiplatelet

Prevents blood clotting (do not use with blood thinning drugs)

Laxative mild

Constipation

Hepatic

Increases metabolism and detoxification in the liver; prevents lipid deposits in arteries, inhibits bacterial growth

Anti-inflammatory

Antiarrhythmic

Palpitations and cardiac arrhythmias, and cardiovascular disorders (with Dan Shen)

Herbal extract, 30-60mL per week

Energetics: Warming, acrid, sweet, bitter

Meridians: heart, liver, spleen

Contraindications: Acute viral infections such as colds or influenza

Caution: Uterine stimulant; don’t use during pregnancy, coumarins in this herb may cause excessive bleeding if used during menstruation or menopausal bleeding

Use in personal growth:
-builds yin or feminine creative energy
-increases fertility for new inspirations and their manifestation