Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Can I take Motherwort Paste during my period?Doctor's answer:
Motherwort is a blood-activating herb. It is generally taken during the menstrual period if the condition is caused by blood stasis, but it is most suitable for cases of both blood heat and blood stasis. This is because the herb is cooling in nature, so it is not very suitable for patients with blood cold. If the condition is caused by cold congelation, it is better to take warming Yang herbs, or a combination of warming Yang herbs and motherwort, which is also acceptable.