Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca, Leonurus japonicus) herb cut and sifted - Bulk.

All of our bulk herbs are organic when available, otherwise herbs are wildcrafted and responsibly sourced.

Available in either increments of 2 oz or save 20% when you purchase a pound.

SUGGESTED USE:

Make an infusion using 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of boiling water. Steep 15 minutes, covered. Strain. Dose: 1 cup of the infusion (tea) 1-2 times per day as needed.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Not for use in pregnancy.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

The genus name Leonurus, is derived from the Latin "leo", meaning "lion," and the Greek "oura", meaning "tail," in reference to shape of the leaf, which resembles a shaggy tail. The species name cardiaca is from the Greek "kardiaca", "heart." The "wort" part of the common name is from the Old English "wyrt", translating to "plant"; the mother part of the common name refers to the use of the plant to ease women's problems from all stages of life, from menstruation to menopause.

Motherwort, native to Europe and western Asia but naturalized elsewhere, is a perennial that can grow from 2 to 5 feet in height. The stems are distinctly square, and the leaves are opposite with three to five pointed lobes. The flowers are small and white-pink to purple-red in color, and they grow in clusters along the stem. The seeds are in a three-angled case. The plant prefers partial shade to full sun and moist, light, sandy soil, but it will tolerate even poor soil conditions.

The fresh or dried flowers and seeds are edible; they are sometimes used to flavor beer. The seeds of the plant were once used as a substitute for sesame seeds.

An olive green dye is made from the leaves.

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