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Chinese motherwort, known as yi-mu-cao, and the common European motherwort serve as excellent examples of plants used for parallel purposes by divergent cultures.
Motherwort was used to promote longevity and strengthen the heart, just as western herbal medicine considers motherwort to be one of the best heart tonics. Also used to promote blood circulation, lower cholesterol, slow a too rapid heart rate, and relieve stress on the heart muscle.
The green parts of the plant are also aromatic, making them a popular addition to beers, wines and vinegars. The entire plant is popular plant to strew about in a room to impart a pleasant smell.