Botanical Name:- Leonurus cardiaca (LINN.)
Family Name:- N.O. Labiatae
Other Name:- Motherwort, Lion’s tail, lion’s
Uses of Motherwort
- Blood circulations
- Menstrual problems
- Liver problems
- Eye conditions
- Stress
- Tensions
- Blood pressure
- Fever
- Urinary disorders
- Intestinal worms
- Aches
- Cough
- Epilepsy
- Rheumatism
Health Benefits of Motherwort
- Motherwort herb regulates the menses, promotes blood circulation, stimulates the development of new tissue, is diuretic, and reduces swelling
- The seeds promote blood circulation, regulate the menses, and clear away liver heat from the eyes
- Motherwort tonic is useful for gyne problems
- Motherwort for the treatment of heart disorders caused by anxiety and stress, as well as part of an overall treatment plan for an overactive thyroid
- Motherwort is a bitter, working on the urinary system. It has sedative, hypotensive, cardio tonic and antispasmodic properties
- It lowers blood pressure and exhibits antibacterial and anti-fungal effects
- Motherwort tea is useful for high blood pressure
- Motherwort is also helpful for delirium tremens, typhoid fever, disturbed sleep, minor gastrointestinal distress, heart palpitations , rheumatism, goiter, epilepsy
- The whole plant is useful in chest colds, intestinal worms, and aches and pains
Parts Used
Whole plant
Dose
- Tonic- 5 to 10ml
- Tea- 2 to 4gm
Preparation
Tonic, Tea
