Motherwort Tincture

Motherwort is a long-used herb in traditional herbal practice, sometimes called the lion-heart herb. This small-batch tincture is made from the aerial parts of the plant — leaves and stems — extracted in vodka or rum — choose your menstruum below.

Botanical details

Common name: Motherwort
Scientific name: Leonurus cardiaca
Plant family: Lamiaceae
Parts used: Aerial parts (leaves, stems)
Taste: Bitter
Qualities: Neutral and drying
Size: 2 oz amber bottle

Traditional uses

Traditionally used to support:

Relaxation, calm, and restful sleep
Ease of muscle tension
Heart and circulation health
A regular menstrual cycle and comfort during your cycle
Comfort during hormonal changes
Healthy liver, digestion, and elimination
Feeling steady and supported during stressful times

Suggested use

Shake well. Take 1 to 4 dropperfuls (1 dropperful is approximately 1 mL), 1 to 3 times daily, in water or juice.

Herbal actions

Antispasmodic, anxiolytic, cardiotonic, cholagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, hypotensive, nervine, sialagogue, tonic.

Contraindications

Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
May increase bleeding risk in individuals with bleeding disorders or those taking anticoagulant medications.
Avoid during heavy menstrual cycles.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.