| Some Products using Motherwort | ||
| Product | Health Issue | Other Herbal Ingredients |
| Planetary Formulas Hawthorn Heart | heart | panax ginseng, hawthorn, sage, polygala tenuifoliais, dong quai |
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Traditional Uses
The name Leonurus is derived from a Greek word meaning lion's tail, describing the shaggy shape of the leaves.
The Greeks originally used motherwort to relieve anxiety in new mothers.
Current uses
Motherwort is currently used as a relaxing tonic for menopausal changes. An infusion of the dried plant has been used to ease false labour pains.
It is known to contain chemicals that promote menstrual blood flow and has been used to start delayed periods. If taken regularly, it may help erratic menstrual cycles to become more regular.
It has also been used as a heart tonic and to lower blood pressure
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News Comment
New trial to test “secret herb” for hot flushesNutraIngredients.com, France - Apr 2006
... a logical option is the herb, sage. Other possibilities include motherwort and . ...
Blooming colours usher in spring...
Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - Apr 2006
Recognised since Roman times, Leonurus sibiricus, commonly known as Chinese motherwort , holds important medicinal properties. ...
Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
Motherwort may cause drowsiness, stomach upset, or diarrhea. Some people find that taking motherwort increases sensitivity to natural and artificial sunlight.
Motherwort should not be taken if you are pregnant.
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