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Herbs - Motherwort
Herbs - Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
About:
Motherwort (known in Latin as "lion-hearted") Motherwort is a perennial, also a pollinator/bee plant, and will gently self-seed around your garden.
Sun/Soil
Grows well in all levels of light and most soil types. Is a perennial that will self-seed easily.
Culinary Uses
Not usually used as a culinary herb.
Medicinal Uses
Is a cardiovascular tonic, traditionally used to regulate the heart and heart symptoms due to anxiety. A wonderful "women's" herb, it has been used to regulate menstruation and symptoms of menopause. Helps regulate high blood pressure and calm anxiety. The leaves can be made into a tea infusion, vinegar or a tincture.
Comes in a compostable pot, hardened off and ready to plant. Grown with organic seed and organic soil.
Curbside pick-up at Little City Farm. We will email you with pick-up dates.