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Motherwort
Family:
Labiatae |
Latin Name:
Leonurus cardiaca |
Description
An upright prickly bush with a height of up to 5 feet and a width of 2 feet. The flowers are pale pink to purple, very hairy. The leaves are dark green above, pale below. Prickly. Blooms in late June to August.
Common Uses
Motherwort is primarily an herb of the heart. Several species have sedative effects, decreasing muscle spasms and temporarily lowering blood pressure. Another of motherwort's uses is to improve fertility and reduce anxiety associated with childbirth, postpartum depression, and menopause.
History
The early Greeks gave motherwort to pregnant women suffering from anxiety. Its other prominent action is on the heart, giving it the species name cardiaca or the Greek kardiaca or heart.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Female Hormone Balance (formerly Female Tonic Blend), Heart Care Blend™ (formerly Heartwarmer®), Heart Support (formerly Heart Toner Blend), Relax and De- Stress, TNS™ (Tension Tea), Womenopause (formerly Dong Quai Woman’s Blend)
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