The leaf structure is very unique, and the purpleblueish flower is a cool, soothing addition to the garden. Health benefits analgesic activity, cure for painful menstruation, overall health, rapid heartbeat, normalize blood pressure leonurus cardiac is an herbaceous and perennial plant that belongs to the mint family lamiaceae which includes over 3000 species of plants. Plants profile for leonurus cardiaca cardiaca common. Similar is the related siberian motherwort leonurus sibiricus, which has finely divided leaves, flowers that are much less hairy, and is far less. Some believe that an extractor tincture of motherwort is equally effective in treating anxiety as valerian. It is in flower from july to september, and the seeds ripen from august to september. Motherworts miniature blooms are delicately painted soft pink, and resemble the healthy womb and reproductive. The first video is on motherwort leonurus cardiaca. The root system is made up of both shallow fibrous roots and rhizomes. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort leonurus cardiaca motherwort. Growing from 2 to 10 feet tall this strong fragranced perennial is a traditional female tonic from puberty to menopause and also used for heart and lungs.
Department of agriculture agricultural research service. It is also seen as a remedy for heart palpitations, it has a strengthening. Pretreatment with leonurus cardiaca 250 or 500 mgkg demonstrated a significant and dosedependent antinociceptive activity in the tail flick test figure 2. Produces nectar in abundance for many types of bees, especially attractive to honeybees and widely acclaimed bee plant producing amber honey with a strong mint flavour which remains liquid for months. Leonurus cardiaca as been used since ancient times to treat a variety of ailments including rapid heart beat tachycardia, palpitations and depression.
Leonurus cardiaca motherwort, wise woman herbals, wholesale. Leaves cutlobed, with close clusters of flowers in their axils. Used for female support hence the name to control hot flashes, heart palpitations, menses, vaginitis, childbirth, spasms, fevers, nervous heart condition, palpitations, hyperthyroidism, insomnia, stomachache, diuretic, immune system help, sedative. Motherworts latin botanical name is leonurus cardiaca. Leonurus cardiaca article about leonurus cardiaca by the. Motherwort demonstrated cytotoxicity during an in vitro study on lymphocytic leukemia, kb cells, human lung carcinoma, mammary tumors and human colon kuohsiung et al. Users and scientists alike agree that motherwort is a natural moodlifter, and can be utilized by anyone feeling depressed or just a little melancholy. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial plant, with stems from 2 to 5 feet in height, wandlike, minutely downy, acutely quadrangular, with intermediate channels, purplish, beset. For practical information about using motherwort medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with. Lions tail also being a common name for leonotis leonurus, and lions ear, a common name for leonotis nepetifolia. Motherwort shows its relevance to menstrual and uterine conditions whilst cardiaca indicates its use in heart and circulation treatments. Organic motherwort dried 1 ounce leonurus cardiaca. The tea was not too bad, with mildly relaxing effect. My plan over the summer was to record the life cycle of this strange plant with a view to writing an article for micscape.
The ancient greek and roman civilizations used motherwort to treat physical and emotional troubles, a variety of female ailments hence the name motherwort as well as irritability and other. Creating a local materia medica with motherwort herbal. Lions ear lions tail lions tart motherwort although motherwort is indigenous to europe, over the years, the plant has acclimatized itself to the different conditions all over north america. Some of the activities described are dangerous andor illegal and none are recommended by erowid. Motherwort leonurus cardiaca by brian johnston canada motherwort grows in the shade of a row of black locust trees near where i live. Motherwort leonurus cardiaca motherwort has a squarish stem which is clad in short hairs and is often purplish, especially near the nodes.
Motherwort may help an overactive thyroid but does not depress normal thyroid function. The alkaloids in motherwort may contribute to the activity of the herb. Historically, a tea made from the plant was used to treat mothers during childbirth and this resulted in the common name motherwort. The species name cardiaca is based upon its use by herbalists for heart problems. Its natural habitat is beside roadsides, in vacant fields, waste ground. Motherwort is probably native to the southeastern part of europe and central asia where it has been cultivated since ancient times. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort herb seeds outsidepride.
The opposite leaves are variable in size and shape, although they all have long petioles that are slightly pubescent. Motherwort is a herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family, lamiaceae. Leonurus cardiaca, known as motherwort, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family, lamiaceae. Motherworts miniature blooms are delicately painted soft pink, and resemble the. If you prefer to dry them, lay the leaves and stalks onto screens. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial herbaceous plant is 25 ft 0. Stem upper part branching, 4edged, shorthairedalmost glabrous, usually partly with purple shades. Motherwort common motherwort lions ear lions tail matherwort mother worth throwwort. The stems are 4angled, heavily ridged, and slightly pubescent.
The name cardiac comes from kardiaca, meaning heart. Pdf effect of leonurus cardiaca oil extract in patients. Alkaloids leonurine, betonicine an d stachydrine, flavonoids. Leonurus cardiac, commonly known as motherwort, is an herbaceous perennial of the mint family that typically grows to 24 tall.
Leonorus cardiaca illegal spelling almindelig hjertespand hjertespand hjertesp. This common motherwort, leonurus cardiaca is of very good quality. A mature plant has many white, fuzzy hairs associated with the blooms and this fact probably suggested the name. Motherwort, the only british representative of the genus leonurus, is a native of many parts of europe, on banks and under hedges, in a gravelly or calcareous soil. Plants profile for leonurus cardiaca common motherwort. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. This herbaceous perennial plant is 25 tall and sparingly branched below the inflorescence. The herb is also used to calm the nervous system and help treat stress, anxiety, worry, and panic attacks.
Leonurus cardiaca motherwort, common motherwort pfaf plant. The botanical name leonurus refers to a fanciful resemblance of the leaves to a lions tale. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. This is a bold name, bestowed in part due to the plants resemblance to a lions tail. The plants database includes the following 1 subspecies of leonurus cardiaca. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial plant, with stems from 2 to 5 feet in height, wandlike, minutely downy, acutely quadrangular, with intermediate channels, purplish, beset with numerous pairs of opposite, longstalked, rough, darkgreen, somewhat downy leaves in 4 vertical rows. Hannah writes on her blog, my first experience with motherwort leonurus cardiaca was enough to make me a lifelong believer of this plants supportive actions. It is native to southeastern europe and central asia, but has over time been introduced and spread to many places around the world. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial plant indigenous to central europe and. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort medicinal uses charles w.
Also known as lions ear, lions tail, or throwwort, this perennial plant has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments and concerns. The herb is fresh and fluffy, ive smoked it and made tea with it. Purchase wise woman herbals leonurus cardiaca motherwort from natural partners online store at wholesale prices. Motherwort is especially valuable in the treatment of female weaknesses and disorders, allaying nervous irritability, inducing quiet and passivity of the whole nervous system.
Extract of leonurus compound pills of motherwort related entries. Click on an acronym to view each weed list, or click here for a composite list of weeds of the u. Motherwort leonurus cardiaca mint family lamiaceae description. Stems begin erect but tend to sprawl as they mature. Botanical specimen motherwort or leonurus cardiaca. Common motherwort, throwwort, lions ear, lions tail, hjertespand danish, herzgespann german, agripalma spanish, agripaume cardiaque french. How to plant in clay, poorly draining, and compact soils. Tincture the leaves and flowers as soon as you pick them. Imagine my horror when, for the first time in many years, the city decided to. Health benefits and uses of motherwort leonurus cardiac. Motherwort leonurus cardiaca for heart and spirit, nervine. Other common names include throwwort, lions ear, and lions tail. Presently, motherwort is found in the terrain ranging from nova scotia to montreal and southern parts of north america to texas and north.
Leonorus cardiaca, known as motherwort, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family, lamiaceae. Oct 16, 2016 how to plant in clay, poorly draining, and compact soils. Originally from central asia and southeastern europe, it is now found worldwide. Motherwort is a perennial plant that is best known as an herb that helps the heart and womens disorders. Motherwort is a mint with dull green, hairy leaves and an intensely bitter taste. All mints lamiaceae or labiatae, as they were formerly called have three features in common. The leaves are opposite with handles, almost half, top dark green, below pale green, flowers are small, petite, located vertigo several in the bosom of the upper leaves.
The following pdf document, from the materia medica of the traditional herbalist program, provides. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort panacea health limited. Motherwort in europe is traditionally used as folk medicine to treat anxiety, indicating its neurological modulating activity. This mintfamily member has the ubiquitous squarestems that run in the family. Motherwort is also an interesting herb for the ornamental landscape. Or mama lion, from its latin name leonurus cardiaca, which translates to the lionhearted one bennett, 2014 motherwort plant profile. Or mama lion, from its latin name leonurus cardiaca, which translates to the lionhearted one bennett, 2014. Motherwort has been used for centuries as a remedy for tachyarrhythmia and heart. It has a clumping habit and can grow up to 4 ft tall. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial plant indigenous to central europe and scandinavia, but it is also found in the area spanning temperate. It is often found in country gardens, where it was formerly grown for medicinal purposes, but it is rare to find it truly wild in england, and by some authorities it is not considered indigenous, but merely a garden escape. The latin species name cardiaca comes from the plants reputation in the past as an effective medicine to treat heart diseases. May 10, 2017 i gave her a young motherwort start and motherwort tincture was a perfect plant ally for her. Motherwort is a twoyearold herbaceous plant of the labiatae family.
Leonurus cardiaca in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The stalks, flowers, and leaves of motherwort are typically harvested during full bloom in mid to late summer foster, 1993. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial growing to 1 m 3ft 3in by 0. Motherwort leonurus cardiacais a perennial, herbaceous. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort register now to see prices and order online. Research points to this as being one of the top honey plants. The square stems are ribbed and somewhat pubescent. Plants profile for leonurus cardiaca cardiaca common motherwort.
Motherwort leonurus cardiaca organic herbmedicinal seed. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort medicinal uses charles. Apr 26, 2016 motherwort is found throughout europe, north america, and asia, and while some consider it to be an obnoxious weed, others have come to appreciate the many benefits that motherwort offers. It is likely more widespread than the distribution map indicates. Closeup view of the wildflower motherwort leonurus cardiaca. Leonurus cardiaca reports also motherwort 1 total retrospective summary. It is valuable in the stimulation of delayed or suppressed menstruation, especially where there is anxiety or tension involved. Early greeks gave pregnant women motherwort who suffered anxiety. Aug 03, 2015 motherwort is a mint with dull green, hairy leaves and an intensely bitter taste. The treatment of mice with leonurus cardiaca resulted in an inhibition of the formalininduced licking in the early phase and inflammatory pain late phase of the formalin test. Source large mammals small mammals water birds terrestrial birds. Leonurus cardiaca leonurus cardiaca health effects and herbal facts.