Yi Mu Cao is a Chinese herbal medicine to help maintain a smooth menstruation.

Functions:
Many women experience menstrual cramps or menstrual pain, so-called dysmenorrhea in medical terms, especially when they are in young ages. Menstrual cramps are mild to severe pains in the lower abdomen or back that usually start one or two days before menstrual flow, and last through the first 2 days of the period. Menstrual pain usually does not indicate a more serious problem, but sometimes it can be caused by endometriosis or uterine fibroids. Menstrual cramps may be relieved with common pain killers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil).

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has long been used to help menstrual cramps by Chinese women. From the perspective of TCM, in most cases, menstrual cramps are related to the cold accumulation in the lower abdomen (e. g., taking too much ice cream during period or getting wet in a cold and rainy weather), followed by the Qi stagnation, and blood stasis in the uterus. The pain occurs as the result of blockage of Qi and blood flow.

Therefore, a main approach of TCM to menstrual pain is to warm the uterus to expel the cold and promote blood circulation and Qi flow to remove blood stasis.

Action

• Invigorates the blood and regulates menses.

• Promotes normal urine flow and reduces swelling.

Package:
100 grams granules.

Standard Dosage:
Take 1 g each time, 1 to 3 times
per day, or as instructed by a herbal practitioner. Dissolve in hot water or mix into yogurt.

Side Effects:
Yi Mu Cao has been safely used with few adverse effects when taken as directed.

Cautious Notes:
1. Do not use it during pregnancy.
2. For best result, avoid cold food like ice cream during menses.
3. For best result, avoid taking cold medicines at the same time.
4. For best result, avoid taking ginseng at the same time.
5. Not suitable if menses is heavy at the onset.
6. Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are taking other medicines.
7. Keep out of reach of children.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult a licensed practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine and/or more in-depth reference materials.