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Nervine, emmenagogue, anti-spasmodic, hepatic, cardiac tonic,
hypotensive.
Motherwort is used for menstrual and uterine conditions as
well as in heart and circulation treatments. It is valuable
in the stimulation of delayed or suppressed menstruation,
especially where there is anxiety or tension involved. It
is a good relaxing tonic for aiding in menopausal changes.
Eases false labor pains.
An excellent tonic for the heart, strengthening without straining.
It is considered to be a specific in cases of tachycardia
(heart palpitations), especially when brought about by anxiety
and other such causes. It may be used in all heart conditions
that are associated with anxiety and tension. Chinese research
referred to in Potters Cyclopedia found that it both reduced
blood platelet aggregation and decreased levels of blood lipids.
Combinations : May be freely combined in any prescription,
especially with Hawthorn
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