Plant Part: Aerial Parts / Leaf & Flower Tops (Cut & Sifted)

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Intensely bitter, earthy, pungent, and herbaceous with sharp astringent undertones (a classic, potent medicinal bitter)

Overview & Traditional Uses

Derived from the Greek leon (lion), oura (tail), and kardia (heart), Motherwort has been revered for centuries across traditional European folk medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Yi Mu Cao) as the quintessential botanical for both the physical and emotional heart. Famous in 17th-century herbal lore through Nicholas Culpeper, who wrote that "there is no better herb to take melancholy from the heart," Motherwort combines bitter alkaloids (leonurine), iridoids, and soothing bioflavonoids to steady a racing, nervous heart and bring grounding calm to an overtaxed spirit.

• Nervous Heart & Emotional Grounding: A premier traditional nervine and bitter cardiotonic steeped to calm nervous chest tension, soothe rapid or fluttery palpitations tied to stress, and ground overwhelming emotional turmoil.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Ruled by Venus and the element of Water (with strong Leo/Fire heart associations). Renowned for fierce maternal protection, boundary shielding, courageous inner strength ("heart of a lion"), and banishing spiritual dread. Used in ritual floor washes, protective mojo bags, and boundary-holding tea rituals to dispel dark thoughts and anchor fearless sovereignty.

• Uterine & Hormonal Harmony: A classic traditional emmenagogue and pelvic ally used to ease menstrual cramping, bring balance to delayed cycles, and soothe nervous irritability during hormonal transitions.

Brewing & Preparation

• Standard Infusion: Steep 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cut herb in 8 oz of freshly boiled water for 8–10 minutes, covered. (Motherwort is naturally very bitter—brew lightly, sweeten generously with raw honey, or blend alongside aromatic mints and sweet florals to balance the palate.)

• Grounding Heart & Calming Blend: Combine with hawthorn leaf and flower, rose petals, and lemon balm for a deeply steadying evening or situational rescue brew.

• Pairs Well With: Hawthorn Leaf & Berry, Rose Petals, Lemon Balm, Skullcap, Chamomile, Peppermint.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy due to its emmenagogue and uterine-stimulating actions. Individuals with heart conditions, those taking cardiac glycosides (such as digoxin), or those on blood pressure medications should consult their cardiologist before use. May interact with sedative medications. Exercise caution if managing thyroid conditions (may have mild thyroid-inhibiting effects). Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if nursing.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight pouch or glass jar in a cool, dark, dry pantry away from direct heat and sunlight to protect its bitter glycosides and delicate aerial foliage.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)