Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chinese Motherwort (Leonurus japonicus, known as "Yi Mu Cao" in Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM) is primarily used in traditional practices to support female reproductive health, including the treatment of infertility. In TCM, Yi Mu Cao is believed to invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, and remove blood stasis, concepts thought to address certain causes of female infertility such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and postpartum abdominal pain. Historical texts and modern TCM formulations frequently include Chinese Motherwort for gynecological issues, especially when infertility is attributed to "blood stasis" or menstrual irregularities.

While animal studies and some in vitro research suggest that compounds in Chinese Motherwort may have uterotonic, anti-inflammatory, and vasodilatory effects, there is insufficient high-quality clinical evidence to validate its efficacy specifically for infertility. Most published research focuses on its effects on uterine contractility and menstrual health rather than direct fertility outcomes. Thus, its use for infertility is justified by a long-standing tradition in Chinese medicine, not by robust scientific validation. The evidence rating reflects the absence of strong clinical trials or systematic reviews supporting its efficacy for this indication.

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