Motherwort

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Leonurus Cardiaca

Actions:
womens health, nervine, anodyne, emmenagogue, tonic, abortificant

Therapeutic Categories:
Menstrual cramps, post-pardum bleeding, menopausal symptoms, heart palpatations, blood pressure, anxiety, healing, bloating

Safety:
unsafe for pregnant, use caution with other drugs or vitamin suppliments, do not use before surgery

Magical Uses:
release shadow energy, gain confidence, vitality, optimism, and forgiveness

Plant Parts Used: leaves, flowers, and stems

Preparations: Tea

Energetics: Extremely bitter