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Motherwort

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Leonurus cardiaca

Oral Uses

  • Hyperthyroidism RatingRatingRatingRating

    Motherwort has a calming and relaxing effect; protects heart; reduces heart rate; alleviates arrhythmia. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Arrhythmia RatingRatingRating

    Motherwort reduces heart rate; alleviates arrhythmia. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Epilepsy RatingRatingRating

    Motherwort is an antiepileptic and a sedative. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Palpitation RatingRatingRating

    Motherwort alleviates palpitation; reduces heart rate; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Anxiety RatingRating

    Motherwort has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cervical dysplasia RatingRating

    Motherwort is an emmenagogue; improves hormonal balance. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Amenorrhea Rating

    Motherwort is an emmenagogue; improves hormonal balance; helps to restore menstrual cycle. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antiepileptic RatingRatingRating

    Motherwort is an antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Motherwort is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Motherwort is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Cardiac tonic RatingRatingRating

    Motherwort is a cardiac tonic; strengthens the heart. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Diaphoretic RatingRatingRating

    Motherwort is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Emmenagogue RatingRatingRating

    Motherwort is an emmenagogue; promotes menstrual flow. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Nervine RatingRatingRating

    Motherwort is a nervine; tones and balances nervous system. Take 6-12 g of dried motherwort daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

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