PARTS USED: Leaves, fruit.
ACTIONS: Oxytocic, uterine tonic, astringent, Restoring and stimulating, strengthens central qi, tonifies reproductive qi, strengthens qi of uterus and breaks up stagnation. Increases urination, and stimulates and harmonizes digestion.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: Tremendous uterine herb. Tonifies and strengthens reproductive system. Eases labor and reduces risk of excessive bleeding. Excellent hormonal balancer for heavy bleeding, cramping and PMS. Helps reduce or alleviate uterine fibroids. Alleviates uterine muscle spasms.. Great eyewash for conjunctivitis. Also used as a mouthwash. Good for stomach upset and diarrhea with children.
COMBINATIONS: With eyebright for eyewash
GROWTH PATTERN: Deciduous shrub that tolerates most soils. Grow to 6 feet.
SPIRITUAL:
COUNTERIDICATIONS: Do not use in first trimester of pregnancy
DOSAGE: drink 1 cup of infusion 3 times a day. Drink two to three cups of tea a day after first trimester to alleviate contractions and complications during birth. As an eyewash, use warm infusion 1-2 times a day. For diarrhea, 1-2 cups of decoction as needed.
