Motherwort Plant

“Leonurus cardiaca”

PLANT AVAILABILITY: Late Spring to Early Autumn

POT SIZE: 2 L

BENEFITS

Motherwort is especially aligned with the healing of women – hence the name! However, that’s not to say it cannot be an extremely beneficial herb for men too. Its Latin name “Leonurus Cardiaca” means “Lion’s Heart”, with cardiaca referencing the heart – the organ this plant has a strong affinity with.

Motherwort has been used to help a variety of health conditions including heart failure, irregular heartbeat, fast heartbeat and heart symptoms that are due to anxiety. Motherwort acts as a uterine tonic which helps to regulate menstruation, bring on delayed periods and can reduce muscle cramping.

GROWING CONDITIONS

Season: Early Spring to Late Autumn - Perennial

Soil: Rich and Well Draining, Moist Soil

Watering: Water Regularly,

Position: Part shade from spring onwards

Fertilising: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed

Use: Harvest leaves & flowers to make tinctures and tea, attracts butterflies,

Growing tips: Needs a lot of room to spread. Motherwort is a vigorous grower, and care must be taken to ensure that it doesn’t spread more than desired.

Companion Plants: Tulsi, Marigold, Californian Poppy