Motherwort

Dried Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)

Bold, bitter, and deeply respected in the herbal traditions of cultures around the world, our Dried Motherwort is a foundational women's herb with a rich history of use spanning thousands of years of traditional plant medicine.

About the Herb Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a flowering perennial in the mint family, native to Central Asia and southeastern Europe and now naturalized across North America. Its very name reflects its long-standing role in traditional herbalism — "mater" for mother, and "wort," the old English word for plant — a nod to its deep historical association with women's health and heart wellness. Grown using organic practices without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, our motherwort is harvested at peak bloom and carefully dried at low temperatures to preserve its full spectrum of active compounds, including iridoid glycosides, alkaloids, and flavonoids.

Benefits Motherwort is one of the most celebrated herbs in the traditional herbalist's toolkit for women's hormonal health. It has been used for centuries to support a healthy, regular menstrual cycle and to ease the discomforts that can accompany it, including cramping, tension, and irritability. Its antispasmodic properties help relax smooth muscle tissue, making it a trusted ally for women seeking natural support for menstrual ease and overall reproductive wellness. Traditional herbalists have long turned to motherwort during times of hormonal transition, including perimenopause and menopause, where it is prized for its ability to calm both body and mind during periods of hormonal fluctuation.

True to its Latin name cardiaca, motherwort has an equally deep and well-documented history as a heart herb. It has been used in European and Chinese herbal traditions for centuries to support cardiovascular wellness, promote healthy circulation, and ease occasional heart palpitations associated with stress and anxiety. Its alkaloid content — particularly leonurine — is believed to have mild vasodilatory properties that support healthy blood flow and arterial ease. Traditional Chinese Medicine has long incorporated motherwort as a tonic herb for the heart and blood, and it remains one of the most respected cardiovascular botanicals in the Western herbal tradition as well.

Motherwort is also a powerful nervine herb, with a long history of use for calming the nervous system and easing stress, anxiety, and tension. It is particularly noted for its affinity with what herbalists describe as a "nervous heart" — the kind of anxious, racing heart feeling that accompanies periods of stress or emotional overwhelm. Rich in iridoid glycosides and flavonoids, it works gently but effectively to quiet the mind, ease tension, and restore a sense of calm and groundedness.

Quality & Sourcing

• Organic
• Non-GMO
• Kosher
• No additives, fillers, or preservatives
• Sustainably harvested and small-batch dried to ensure freshness

How to Use Steep 1–2 teaspoons in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes. Note that motherwort has a distinctly bitter flavor and pairs well with honey or sweeter herbs like lemon balm or spearmint. Also well-suited for tinctures and custom botanical blends.

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