Leonurus cardiaca
Cut & Sifted
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Motherwort is known as Mother's Herb, a name acquired because of its long historical use to calm anxious mothers. The plant is large, easy to grow, and quite striking — but prickly. The leaves are most often used in herbal teas.
Interestingly in both Europe and China (which has a similar species Leonurus heterophyllus) the use of Motherwort is to regulate periods and to treat associated menstrual conditions. It also has a reputation to improve mood.
Other more modern herbal uses include for hyperthyroidism (for the cardiac symptoms), palpitations, nervous tachycardia, secondary amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, ovarian pain, anxiety, neuralgia, can be useful for menopausal hot flushes and a general menopausal aid.