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What is motherwort? Where are they usually planted?

Leonurus japonicus is the whole grass of Leonurus japonicus in Labiatae. An annual or biennial herb that blooms in summer. Born in the wasteland, ridges and grasslands of Shan Ye. Distributed in most parts of the country. Pick flowers that bloom when they are not fully open in summer. Edible efficacy: bitter in taste and cold in nature. Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation and promoting diuresis. Can be used for the treatment of menoxenia, fetal leakage, dystocia, retained placenta, postpartum blood halo, abdominal pain due to blood stasis, metrorrhagia, hematuria, diarrhea, carbuncle, swelling, sores and toxin.

Growing environment:

Motherwort likes warm and humid climate and sunshine, and has low requirements for soil. General soil and barren hills and slopes can be planted, especially fertile soil, which requires sufficient water conditions, but it is not suitable for water accumulation and is afraid of waterlogging. Born in wild wasteland, roadside, ridge, hillside grassland, riverside, mostly in sunny places.