Motherwort
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Other Common Names: Lion’s Tail, Heartwort
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (leaves, flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Bitter, slightly astringent
A Heart-Centered Nervine for Stress, Hormonal Balance & Circulation
Motherwort is a deeply calming and heart-supportive herb traditionally used in Western herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and European folk medicine for nervous system support, menstrual regulation, and heart health. Its name reflects its historical use as a mother’s herb, offering support during stress, anxiety, and hormonal transitions.
Key Benefits & Uses
Motherwort is valued for its nervine, circulatory, and hormone-balancing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief: Calms an overactive nervous system and supports emotional balance
✔️ Heart & circulatory health: Traditionally used to support blood pressure and heart function
✔️ Menstrual & hormonal balance: Helps regulate menstrual cycles and ease PMS discomfort
✔️ Postpartum & reproductive support: A traditional herb for uterine tone and emotional well-being
✔️ Mood & relaxation: Gently soothes irritability, overwhelm, and restlessness
✔️ Digestive health: Mildly bitter, supporting digestion and liver function
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried motherwort for a heart-soothing, hormonally supportive tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for emotional balance and circulatory wellness
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for daily nervous system and heart support
🌿 Herbal Blends: Pairs well with lemon balm, passionflower, or hawthorn for stress relief
🌿 Topical Use: Infused into oil for abdominal massage during menstrual cycles
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our motherwort is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its powerful healing properties while respecting the environment.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy, as it may stimulate uterine contractions
⚠️ May mildly lower blood pressure—monitor if taking antihypertensive medications
⚠️ Best used in moderation—avoid excessive doses due to its strong bitter and cooling nature
⚠️ Can be drying over time—combine with moistening herbs if prone to dryness
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Other Common Names: Lion’s Tail, Heartwort
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (leaves, flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Bitter, slightly astringent
A Heart-Centered Nervine for Stress, Hormonal Balance & Circulation
Motherwort is a deeply calming and heart-supportive herb traditionally used in Western herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and European folk medicine for nervous system support, menstrual regulation, and heart health. Its name reflects its historical use as a mother’s herb, offering support during stress, anxiety, and hormonal transitions.
Key Benefits & Uses
Motherwort is valued for its nervine, circulatory, and hormone-balancing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief: Calms an overactive nervous system and supports emotional balance
✔️ Heart & circulatory health: Traditionally used to support blood pressure and heart function
✔️ Menstrual & hormonal balance: Helps regulate menstrual cycles and ease PMS discomfort
✔️ Postpartum & reproductive support: A traditional herb for uterine tone and emotional well-being
✔️ Mood & relaxation: Gently soothes irritability, overwhelm, and restlessness
✔️ Digestive health: Mildly bitter, supporting digestion and liver function
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried motherwort for a heart-soothing, hormonally supportive tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for emotional balance and circulatory wellness
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for daily nervous system and heart support
🌿 Herbal Blends: Pairs well with lemon balm, passionflower, or hawthorn for stress relief
🌿 Topical Use: Infused into oil for abdominal massage during menstrual cycles
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our motherwort is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its powerful healing properties while respecting the environment.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy, as it may stimulate uterine contractions
⚠️ May mildly lower blood pressure—monitor if taking antihypertensive medications
⚠️ Best used in moderation—avoid excessive doses due to its strong bitter and cooling nature
⚠️ Can be drying over time—combine with moistening herbs if prone to dryness
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Other Common Names: Lion’s Tail, Heartwort
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (leaves, flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Bitter, slightly astringent
A Heart-Centered Nervine for Stress, Hormonal Balance & Circulation
Motherwort is a deeply calming and heart-supportive herb traditionally used in Western herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and European folk medicine for nervous system support, menstrual regulation, and heart health. Its name reflects its historical use as a mother’s herb, offering support during stress, anxiety, and hormonal transitions.
Key Benefits & Uses
Motherwort is valued for its nervine, circulatory, and hormone-balancing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief: Calms an overactive nervous system and supports emotional balance
✔️ Heart & circulatory health: Traditionally used to support blood pressure and heart function
✔️ Menstrual & hormonal balance: Helps regulate menstrual cycles and ease PMS discomfort
✔️ Postpartum & reproductive support: A traditional herb for uterine tone and emotional well-being
✔️ Mood & relaxation: Gently soothes irritability, overwhelm, and restlessness
✔️ Digestive health: Mildly bitter, supporting digestion and liver function
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried motherwort for a heart-soothing, hormonally supportive tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for emotional balance and circulatory wellness
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for daily nervous system and heart support
🌿 Herbal Blends: Pairs well with lemon balm, passionflower, or hawthorn for stress relief
🌿 Topical Use: Infused into oil for abdominal massage during menstrual cycles
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our motherwort is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its powerful healing properties while respecting the environment.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy, as it may stimulate uterine contractions
⚠️ May mildly lower blood pressure—monitor if taking antihypertensive medications
⚠️ Best used in moderation—avoid excessive doses due to its strong bitter and cooling nature
⚠️ Can be drying over time—combine with moistening herbs if prone to dryness