Description
Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca
Motherwort is used for heart complaints such as palpitations, arrhythmias of a nervous origin, tachycardia, cardiac debility and is BHP specific for cardiac problems associated with neurosis.
Motherwort is also used in the reproductive tract for dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, fibroids and nervous problems associated with menopause.
Other Uses
Motherwort is used to flavour beer and stout
Part Used
Aerial parts
Actions
Sedative, hypotensive, cardiac tonic antispasmodic
Contraindications
Pregnancy, heavy menstruation
