Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)

Motherwort was known to strengthen feminine energy and is good for working with the womb space. It also promotes longevity, motivation, and completion of tasks.   Scientific Name - Leonurus cardiaca Other Common Names - Lion’s Tail, Throwwort, Agripalma Origin - Said to be native to Southeastern Europe and Central Asia Magical Powers - Protection, Strength Used in Making - Baths, Conditioning Oil, Dressing, Floorwash, Hand, Incense, Tea Planet - Venus  Element - Water  Energy Archetype - Feminine Parts Used Dried Leaf Physical Benefits - Used for its antispasmodic properties, can improve heart health (such as irregular heartbeat) overactive thyroid, and can lower blood pressure. Said to calm the heart, used for menstrual cramps when used regularly, relaxes the wombs.  Also used to relieve anxiety and tension. Taken daily during the last week of pregnancy can ease birth. The owners of Wildheart Botanica are not licensed physicians.  Please see your personal practitioner before using any