Leonuri, also known as Yuwei and Kuncao, is a kind of herb used to treat gynecological diseases such as dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, postpartum abdominal pain, etc. Because it contains trace elements such as selenium and manganese, it can resist oxidation, anti-aging, anti-fatigue and inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, so it also has a beautifying effect. Legend has it that Emperor Wu Zetian used ointment made of motherwort to apply his face since he was 15 years old. Therefore, he still maintained his youthful appearance when he was old. Motherwort can be used to boil water and grind flour. Hakka people in Guangdong use fresh motherwort to make soup and give it to a woman who has given birth to a child. It can recuperate the body, promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis. Therefore, there is a saying that motherwort is a lifelong friend of a woman, hehe.
In the cold winter, serving my mother a bowl of hot soup made by motherwort is a great blessing to be a child.
Stewed chicken soup with motherwort
Recipe Recommendations
- old hen 600 grams
- motherwort 60 grams
- wolfberry fruit appropriate amount
- salt appropriate amount
Steps for Stewed chicken soup with motherwort

1
Wash the old hen and cut it into pieces.
2
Prepare dried motherwort and wolfberry fruit.
3
Put all ingredients into the pan, add appropriate amount of water to bring to a boil, and simmer on slow fire for 2 hours.
4
Season the cooked Tonga with a proper amount of salt.
5
Healthy soup is ready.Stewed chicken soup with motherwort Make Tips
Leonuri can remove stasis, promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation. It contains multiple trace elements such as selenium and manganese. It can resist oxidation and anti-aging, and has quite good effects in beautifying, anti-aging and anti-aging. However, because it has the effect of contracting the uterus, pregnant women should not use it.