Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca
A 'lion-hearted' nervine used for palpitations from anxiety, and for menstrual and menopausal complaints.
Traditional use (european-folk, tcm): A 'lion-hearted' nervine used for palpitations from anxiety, and for menstrual and menopausal complaints.
A 'lion-hearted' nervine used for palpitations from anxiety, and for menstrual and menopausal complaints.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A 'lion-hearted' nervine used for palpitations from anxiety, and for menstrual and menopausal complaints.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Can affect heart rhythm and bleeding; not for pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- On heart or blood-thinning medication
Can affect heart rhythm and bleeding; not for pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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