Motherwort

Scientific Name: Leonurus cardiaca

Description

Mint family herb with lobed leaves, calming to the heart.

Therapeutic Properties

Cardiotonic; Nervine

Temperament

Cool

How to Use

Tea; Tincture

Dosage

Tincture commonly used per label

Precautions

Pregnancy caution (uterotonic)

Replacement / Alternatives

Hawthorn; Linden

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany