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Motherwort
Flowering Herb (Leonurus cardiaca) Women
Actions:
Cardiac tonic, sedative, nervine, antispasmodic, emmenagogue.
Common Use: The name of this
plant show its range of uses. 'Motherwort' shows its relevance to menstrual
and uterine conditions (due to its alkaloid content) while 'cardiaca'
indicates its use in heart and heart circulation (due to its glycoside
content). It has been shown to calm palpitations and normalize heart
functions in general. Recently, Motherwort extract was shown to inhibit
myocardial cells, improve mesenteric circulation and increase coronary
perfusion, in other words, to improve several aspects of coronary health.
As a nervine this herb is particularly effective in treating menstrual
and uterine conditions, especially those influenced by anxiety or tension
such as delayed or suppressed menstruation, menopausal changes and false
labor pains. 10 to 40 drops 2-3 times daily.
 Suggested
retail:
2oz with dropper - $16
4oz with dropper - $29
8oz w/o dropper - $54
Formulas containing
this herb:
Hawthorn
/ Motherwort Plus
Vitex/Black Cohosh Plus
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