Herb · Europe

Motherwort

Leonurus cardiaca

HerbEuropeMedium potency

Traditional Uses

Cardiac tonicTraditionally used for anxietyTraditionally used for crampsMenstrual support

Traditionally used for

heart health anxiety menstrual pain blood pressure palpitations

Traditionally prepared as

Brew 1-2 tsp dried herb as tea or traditionally taken as an extract 3x daily. Strengths and directions vary by product. Follow the label, and check with a pharmacist before combining with prescription medicine.

This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

Safety profile

Avoid in pregnancy and with heart medications.

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