Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. 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 demonstrated cytotoxicity during an in vitro study on lymphocytic leukemia, kb cells, human lung carcinoma, mammary tumors and human colon kuohsiung et al. The leaf structure is very unique, and the purpleblueish flower is a cool, soothing addition to the garden. Pretreatment with leonurus cardiaca 250 or 500 mgkg demonstrated a significant and dosedependent antinociceptive activity in the tail flick test figure 2.
Purchase wise woman herbals leonurus cardiaca motherwort from natural partners online store at wholesale prices. The botanical name leonurus refers to a fanciful resemblance of the leaves to a lions tale. Leonurus cardiaca, known as motherwort, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family, lamiaceae. Health benefits and uses of motherwort leonurus cardiac. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Plants profile for leonurus cardiaca cardiaca common.
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. Pdf effect of leonurus cardiaca oil extract in patients. May 10, 2017 i gave her a young motherwort start and motherwort tincture was a perfect plant ally for her. The species name cardiaca is based upon its use by herbalists for heart problems. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort, wise woman herbals, wholesale. Or mama lion, from its latin name leonurus cardiaca, which translates to the lionhearted one bennett, 2014.
The root system is made up of both shallow fibrous roots and rhizomes. Click on an acronym to view each weed list, or click here for a composite list of weeds of the u. My plan over the summer was to record the life cycle of this strange plant with a view to writing an article for micscape. Motherwort leonurus cardiaca motherwort has a squarish stem which is clad in short hairs and is often purplish, especially near the nodes. Alkaloids leonurine, betonicine an d stachydrine, flavonoids. How to plant in clay, poorly draining, and compact soils. The stems are 4angled, heavily ridged, and slightly pubescent.
Closeup view of the wildflower motherwort leonurus cardiaca. The herb is fresh and fluffy, ive smoked it and made tea with it. 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. Motherwort is probably native to the southeastern part of europe and central asia where it has been cultivated since ancient times. Motherwort leonurus cardiaca mint family lamiaceae description. Plants profile for leonurus cardiaca cardiaca common motherwort.
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. Historically, a tea made from the plant was used to treat mothers during childbirth and this resulted in the common name motherwort. Imagine my horror when, for the first time in many years, the city decided to. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort leonurus cardiaca motherwort. Stem upper part branching, 4edged, shorthairedalmost glabrous, usually partly with purple shades.
Originally from central asia and southeastern europe, it is now found worldwide. 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. 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. The following pdf document, from the materia medica of the traditional herbalist program, provides. Lions tail also being a common name for leonotis leonurus, and lions ear, a common name for leonotis nepetifolia.
The name cardiac comes from kardiaca, meaning heart. Oct 16, 2016 how to plant in clay, poorly draining, and compact soils. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort register now to see prices and order online. Leonurus cardiac, commonly known as motherwort, is an herbaceous perennial of the mint family that typically grows to 24 tall. 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. Presently, motherwort is found in the terrain ranging from nova scotia to montreal and southern parts of north america to texas and north. The square stems are ribbed and somewhat pubescent. Motherwort leonurus cardiaca organic herbmedicinal seed. Leonurus cardiaca as been used since ancient times to treat a variety of ailments including rapid heart beat tachycardia, palpitations and depression. Motherworts miniature blooms are delicately painted soft pink, and resemble the. Other common names include throwwort, lions ear, and lions tail. Organic motherwort dried 1 ounce leonurus cardiaca. Users and scientists alike agree that motherwort is a natural moodlifter, and can be utilized by anyone feeling depressed or just a little melancholy.
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. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort panacea health limited. For practical information about using motherwort medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with. This is a bold name, bestowed in part due to the plants resemblance to a lions tail. Leonorus cardiaca illegal spelling almindelig hjertespand hjertespand hjertesp. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. Early greeks gave pregnant women motherwort who suffered anxiety. Motherwort leonurus cardiacais a perennial, herbaceous. Some believe that an extractor tincture of motherwort is equally effective in treating anxiety as valerian. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Motherwort leonurus cardiaca by brian johnston canada motherwort grows in the shade of a row of black locust trees near where i live. The first video is on motherwort leonurus cardiaca.
Similar is the related siberian motherwort leonurus sibiricus, which has finely divided leaves, flowers that are much less hairy, and is far less. The stalks, flowers, and leaves of motherwort are typically harvested during full bloom in mid to late summer foster, 1993. Motherwort in europe is traditionally used as folk medicine to treat anxiety, indicating its neurological modulating activity. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial plant indigenous to central europe and scandinavia, but it is also found in the area spanning temperate. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort, common motherwort pfaf plant. Motherwort is also an interesting herb for the ornamental landscape. Leonorus cardiaca, known as motherwort, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family, lamiaceae. Aug 03, 2015 motherwort is a mint with dull green, hairy leaves and an intensely bitter taste. Leonurus cardiaca article about leonurus cardiaca by the. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial growing to 1 m 3ft 3in by 0. Its natural habitat is beside roadsides, in vacant fields, waste ground. It is native to southeastern europe and central asia, but has over time been introduced and spread to many places around the world.
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. A beautiful but weedy species, common motherwort is often found at woodland edges and is common throughout much of minnesota. Extract of leonurus compound pills of motherwort related entries. Common motherwort, throwwort, lions ear, lions tail, hjertespand danish, herzgespann german, agripalma spanish, agripaume cardiaque french. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort medicinal uses charles w.
Motherworts latin botanical name is leonurus cardiaca. Leonurus cardiaca motherwort medicinal uses charles. 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. 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. Motherwort may help an overactive thyroid but does not depress normal thyroid function. Motherwort is a mint with dull green, hairy leaves and an intensely bitter taste. Motherwort is a twoyearold herbaceous plant of the labiatae family.
Motherwort has been used for centuries as a remedy for tachyarrhythmia and heart. Botanical specimen motherwort or leonurus cardiaca. If you prefer to dry them, lay the leaves and stalks onto screens. The tea was not too bad, with mildly relaxing effect. Tincture the leaves and flowers as soon as you pick them. Some of the activities described are dangerous andor illegal and none are recommended by erowid. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial plant indigenous to central europe and. It is also seen as a remedy for heart palpitations, it has a strengthening. The plants database includes the following 1 subspecies of leonurus cardiaca. Leonurus cardiaca leonurus cardiaca health effects and herbal facts. 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. This mintfamily member has the ubiquitous squarestems that run in the family.
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. Motherworts miniature blooms are delicately painted soft pink, and resemble the healthy womb and reproductive. The latin species name cardiaca comes from the plants reputation in the past as an effective medicine to treat heart diseases. Plants profile for leonurus cardiaca common motherwort. This herbaceous perennial plant is 25 tall and sparingly branched below the inflorescence. Stems begin erect but tend to sprawl as they mature.
Leonurus cardiaca motherwort herb seeds outsidepride. 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. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial herbaceous plant is 25 ft 0. Motherwort is especially valuable in the treatment of female weaknesses and disorders, allaying nervous irritability, inducing quiet and passivity of the whole nervous system. It is in flower from july to september, and the seeds ripen from august to september. Or mama lion, from its latin name leonurus cardiaca, which translates to the lionhearted one bennett, 2014 motherwort plant profile. Leonurus cardiaca in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Source large mammals small mammals water birds terrestrial birds. It has a clumping habit and can grow up to 4 ft tall. The alkaloids in motherwort may contribute to the activity of the herb. Research points to this as being one of the top honey plants. Leaves cutlobed, with close clusters of flowers in their axils.
Motherwort common motherwort lions ear lions tail matherwort mother worth throwwort. All mints lamiaceae or labiatae, as they were formerly called have three features in common. Motherwort is a perennial plant that is best known as an herb that helps the heart and womens disorders. It is valuable in the stimulation of delayed or suppressed menstruation, especially where there is anxiety or tension involved. It is likely more widespread than the distribution map indicates.
The herb is also used to calm the nervous system and help treat stress, anxiety, worry, and panic attacks. Creating a local materia medica with motherwort herbal. 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. Leonurus cardiaca reports also motherwort 1 total retrospective summary. 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. Motherwort leonurus cardiaca for heart and spirit, nervine. Motherwort shows its relevance to menstrual and uterine conditions whilst cardiaca indicates its use in heart and circulation treatments. 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.
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