Motherwort or the Lionhearted herb. This plant… no surprise is for mothers of all kinds. The overworked, overstretched, type A personalities who go, go, go, who are hard on themselves, expect a lot from themselves and give so much of themselves and especially their hearts to others.
This plant works on the nervous system to soothe and to slow down, to ground and to “take a breath”. This is my favorite choice of remedies for those who have high anxiety and have too much on their plate, at their wits end.
It’s also no coincidence that this plant has the heart associated with it, as it is a wonderful ally for heart issues of all kinds, especially heart palpitations, whether they relate to menopause or panic attacks.
A wonderful female herb for toning and cleansing the womb through all stages of life (not to be used through pregnancy as it may stimulate labor). It’s especially helpful for delayed or erratic menstrual cycles as well as women experiencing hot flashes and night sweats.
Motherwort fantastic ally in vaginal steams to help clear out stagnation and tonify tissues of the uterus as well.
And finally the cherry on top is that of how bitter Motherwort tastes- which is very bitter. And we know that with all bitter flavors we recieve amazing liver support, digestive aid and balance within our hormones.
Thank you for your medicine and magic Leonurus cardiaca!
xoA
*Please use herbs under the guidance of your healthcare practitioner, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a serious health condition. This information is for educational purposes only and is not approved by the FDA.