Title: Motherwort Herb (Leonurus cardiaca) – 50g

Product Description

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), a 50g package of this powerful herb, offers a wide range of potential health benefits rooted in traditional medicine. For centuries, it has been valued for its calming and restorative properties. Modern research supports its traditional uses, highlighting its potential in addressing various health concerns.

Key Benefits & Uses

• Cardiovascular Support: Motherwort may help support heart health by potentially regulating heart rhythm (helpful for arrhythmia, tachycardia), reducing blood pressure, and improving blood flow. It may offer relief from symptoms of heart conditions like ischemia and myocarditis. Traditional use extends to addressing cardio-neurotic conditions and helping manage symptoms of cardiac sclerosis and heart failure.
• Nervous System Support: This adaptogenic herb shows promise in relieving anxiety, promoting relaxation, and improving sleep quality. It’s traditionally been used to manage conditions such as nervousness, depression, hysteria, and insomnia. It can potentially help with symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia.
• Metabolic Support: Motherwort may assist in regulating blood glucose and cholesterol levels, supporting healthy carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
• Women’s Health: Traditionally used to alleviate menstrual cramps, regulate the menstrual cycle, and ease menopausal symptoms. Some historical uses include managing uterine bleeding.
• Digestive Health: May help relieve symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, such as colic, gastritis, and flatulence. It possesses mild laxative and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Other Traditional Uses: Motherwort has been traditionally used to address various conditions, including rheumatism, edema (swelling), upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), chronic cough, epilepsy, and Basedow’s disease. Its seeds have been used historically in treating glaucoma.
• Skin Health: Motherwort’s topical applications are traditionally linked to improving skin conditions, such as acne and oily skin, through its astringent properties. It is also believed to enhance scalp health, strengthen hair, and promote hair growth.

Chemical Composition

Motherwort contains a rich blend of beneficial compounds, including: alkaloids, vitamin C, flavonoids, iridoids, essential oil, glycosides, organic acids, carotene, tannins, coloring agents, bitters, marrubin, resins, and various macro and microelements.

Traditional Usage & Dosage

Note: This information is for educational purposes only. Consult a healthcare professional before using motherwort, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions or are taking other medications.

• Arrhythmia: 2 tsp of powdered herb in 400ml of cooled boiled water, steep for 6-8 hours. Take 50ml 3-4 times daily, 30 minutes before meals.
• Cardiac Sclerosis: 1 tbsp of powdered herb in 200ml boiling water, steep for 8 hours. Take 1 tbsp 3 times daily, before meals.
• Cardio-Neurotic Conditions, Myocarditis, Heart Valve Disease, Angina Pectoris: 4 tbsp of powdered herb in 1 cup boiling water, simmer for 15 minutes (water bath), steep for 10 minutes. Take ½ cup twice daily, 30 minutes before meals.
• Diabetes Insipidus: 1-2 tbsp of powdered herb in 200ml boiling water, steep for 1 hour. Take 70-100ml 3 times daily.
• Gastric Colic: 15g of powdered herb in 200ml boiling water, steep for 2 hours. Take 1 tbsp 3-5 times daily, 30 minutes before meals.

Contraindications

Individual intolerance. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid using motherwort without consulting a healthcare provider. Always consult a doctor before using this or any herbal remedy, particularly if you have underlying health conditions or are taking medications.

Recommended Course

A minimum of 5 packages is recommended for optimal results.