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[Properties and Flavor] Non-toxic. Specifically grown.
Chongwei Zi (Seeds of Leonurus japonicus, *Leonuri Fructus*) (from *Shennong Bencao Jing*): Mainly treats brightening the eyes, benefiting essence, eliminating fluid retention; long-term use makes the body light. ○ Stem: Mainly treats urticaria with itching, can be used as a bath decoction. (The above red text is from *Shennong Bencao Jing*). Seeds: Treat blood rebellion, severe heat, headache, and irritability. (The above black text is recorded by famous physicians).
[Names] Chouhui, Jiahuan (referring to stem), Yimu, Yiming, Dazha, Yuchoucao, Kulidicao, Zhenwei, Fudan, Xiakucao.
[Seedling] (*Tujing Bencao* records): Leaves resemble those of *Ren*, stems have square prismatic shapes, blooming white flowers node by node in summer, fruits resembling cockscomb seeds, black. Lu Ji stated that both *Han Shi* and *Sancang* call it "Yimu" (Beneficial Mother), so Zengzi felt grateful upon seeing it; Liu Xin also said that "Chouhui" is indeed Chongwei.
[Origin] (*Tujing Bencao* records): Grows by the seashore, ponds, marshes, gardens, and fields; found everywhere.
[Season] (Growth) Seedlings emerge in spring. (Harvest) Harvest stems in May, harvest seeds in September.
[Processing] Sun-dry.
[Medicinal Parts] Seeds, stems.
[Texture] Resembles Ximing seeds.
[Color] Black.
[Flavor] Pungent, sweet.
[Nature] Slightly warm, gently dispersing.
[Qi is thin, belongs to Yang.]
[Odor] Odorous.
[Main Indications] (Seeds) Brighten eyes, benefit essence; (Leaves) Dystocia, edema.
[Preparation] (*Tujing Bencao* records) Empress Wu Zetian's method for refining Motherwort face mask: Collect intact roots and seedlings on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, ensure they do not touch the soil, sun-dry, pound and sieve. Mix with water until very well combined, form into balls the size of chicken eggs, sun-dry again. Prepare a furnace with openings on four sides, place fire above and below, position the medicine in the center. Burn with strong fire for the time it takes to cook one meal, then remove strong fire, keep weak fire to nourish, ensuring the fire does not go out. After one Fu period, take out, grind in porcelain vessels, sieve, and grind again for three days before storage, making it fine like bath powder.
[Efficacy] (Chen Cangqi says) Added to facial masks to make skin lustrous. ○ Stems: Topical application for mastitis with severe swelling and pain; internal administration of juice reduces edema and promotes diuresis. (*Tujing Bencao* records) Decoction of stems for dietary therapy for pediatric malnutrition and dysentery, lethargy, or critical condition; drinking juice treats women with fetal death in utero due to febrile diseases and dystocia. (*Tang Ben Zhu*) For erysipelas, diffuse swelling, etc., apply crushed herb topically; take juice internally to resolve toxicity; drip into ears to treat ear conditions; topical application for snake bites. Postpartum blood stasis syncope, heart qi exhaustion.
[Combined Treatment] Decoct stems into paste, mix with wine, and ingest to treat fractures and internal injuries, pain exacerbated by cloudy weather, and postpartum lochia retention.