Motherwort

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LEONURUS CARDIACA

Motherwort

Heart Support

Stress Support

Women

WHAT IS IT?

Motherwort (Mother’s Herb, Wort=Herb). This perennial plant in the mint family is not only a beautiful flowering plant, but a beautiful addition to the materia medica of

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Motherwort is a nervine particularly effective in supporting healthy reproductive function in women, especially those influenced by tension and stress.* The plant also supports healthy cardiovascular function

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Active Consituents

Alkaloids (principally leonurine and stachydrine, with smaller amounts of leonurinine and leonuridine), flavonoids (hyperoside, quercetin, kaempferol, rutin, epicatechin), diterpenes, phenylethanoid glycosides, beta-caryophylline, polysaccharides,

Parts Used

Organic Tops

Additional Resources

Bernatoniene J, Kucinskaite A, Masteikova R, Kalveniene Z, Kasparaviciene G, Savickas A. Acta Pol Pharm. 2009 Jul-Aug;66(4):415-21. Matkowski A, Piotrowska M. Fitoterapia. 2006 Jul;77(5):346-53. Epub 2006 May 19.

Important Precautions

Not for use during pregnancy. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.

Disclaimer

This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.

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