Motherwort’s several species are native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia and grow wild in Canada and the United States. The Latin name for motherwort is Leonurus cardiaca, which translates to “Lion’s Heart.” Motherwort is in the mint family of herbs, and it grows in what botanists call poor soil. The aerial parts of the motherwort plant hold the beneficial ingredients. The active ingredients are most concentrated when motherwort is in bloom, so the flowers are harvested when they are most beautiful. There are beneficial nutrients in the stems and leaves of the top third of the plant, so these are harvested at the same time. These parts of the motherwort plant are gently dried and finely ground, and it’s from this powder that the extract is made.

Benefits of Motherwort Extract

The herb includes tincture that elevates a persons mood and acts as a sedative. As a result, the user gets better sleep on using heavy doses and a good energy balance when using small doses spread out through the day. When combined with linden flower and ginger tinctures it also helps to tackle postpartum depression. By acting as a galactagogue, it promotes the flow of mother’s milk and it also helps soothe the uterine before and after giving birth. For those who are not pregnant, consumption of motherwort leads to better menstrual flow as a result of the regulation of the menstrual cycle. Women with cramps, nervousness and digestive disturbances during PMS benefit most from the consumption of this herb as tea or in other forms.

As a cardio tonic, it is injected so that it can halt the clotting of blood as results to a better blood flow. Improved blood flow in the body is good for prevention of other diseases and health risks such as heart attacks and stroke. People with thyroid disease and hypoglycemia or low blood sugar tend to develop heart palpitations, but this is greatly reduced by the use of motherwort. Lastly, other useful uses of motherwort herb include the relieving of lung problems such as asthma and bronchitis.