Chinese Motherwort (益母草) or Yi Mu Cao is effective in promoting blood flow to regulate menstrual and prevents blood stasis. The confinement herbal helps to treat other gynecological diseases such as menstrual pain, menopausal syndromes, inhibited menstruation, continuous bleeding and abdominal pain after childbirth. For post natal confinement, the TCM herb is commonly used to make Motherwort Herbal Soup during the first week.