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Seed | Motherwort Heartwort
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Seed | Motherwort Heartwort

Seed | Motherwort Heartwort

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Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a perennial medicinal plant known for its traditional cardiotonic properties.
A LITTLE HISTORY

Leonurus heart is a herbaceous, perennial plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae mint family, which includes more than 3,000 plant species.

It is native to Southeast Europe and Central Asia and has become widely used as a herbal remedy.

It has become naturalized in North America and is cultivated in the wild. Other common names for motherwort include lion's tail, throw-wort, lion's ear, cowwort, motherwort, Chinese motherwort, lion's ear, mother's wort, witch's paw, lion's tail, throw-wort, and roman motherwort.
Motherwort is a perennial plant with sturdy, square stems up to 3 feet tall. The leaves have long, lobed, toothed, lobed petioles that are 2 to 3 inches long.

The upper leaves and bracts are narrow and toothed on either side. The flowers are sessile and almost white, with six to fifteen in a whorl. It has almost flat upper lips and short tubes, hairy above with long, woolly hairs. The anthers have hard, shiny points. The plant flowers in August.

Its natural habitats are found in vacant fields, next to roads, dumps, wastelands, and other disturbed areas.

The plant prefers a partially shaded location and well-drained soil. The plant thrives in humus-rich soil with sunny, bright locations.
PROPERTIES

The leaves, flowering tops, and stems are used as medicine for various reproductive problems in women. Motherwort is used in various ways as a remedy to cure health problems. It is used to calm stress and anxiety and also supports heart health.

  • Analgesic activity
    Motherwort botanically called Leonurus heart belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It has biological activities such as hypotensive, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, therefore excellent. The results obtained by studies, were that the extract has analgesic properties that were resolved by central and peripheral inhibitory mechanisms. It justifies its use in inflammatory disorders and pain in traditional medicine. Further studies are needed to isolate new chemical constituents of the plant and to understand the mechanism of antinociceptive activity found in the extract.
  • Remedy for painful menstruation
    This powerful herb provides fast relief to women experiencing painful periods with symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, anxiety, headaches, hot flashes, stress, dizziness, and sleep disturbances. It effectively reduces uterine muscle spasms, improves uterine tone, and reduces cramps. Topically, motherwort is used as a poultice or infused oil placed on the abdomen. This is done with certain types of liquids such as vinegar, alcohol, warm water, or witch hazel. Place the bag on an abdomen to relieve menstrual cramps.
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  • Motherwort stimulates new hair growth, which nourishes the heart. A healthy heart supports the entire body, including the reproductive system, allowing healthy, oxygenated blood to flow through it. Hypertension leads to uterine cancer. It supports uterine health and a healthy heart, which prevents the risk of uterine cancer. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include heart palpitations, which lead to infertility if left untreated. Motherwort is useful in treating hyperthyroidism.
  • Rapid heart rate
    For centuries, motherwort has been used to regulate rapid heartbeats. The ancient Romans and Greeks used it to treat heart palpitations. It is used as an aid in cases of irregular or rapid heartbeat caused by stress or anxiety. Hyperthyroidism causes irregular heartbeats, so motherwort is useful for this. Research shows that consuming a mixture of two grams of motherwort in boiling water three times a day helps regulate rapid heartbeats.
  • Normalize blood pressure
    Motherwort is helpful for patients with high blood pressure. The study was conducted on 50 people suffering from high blood pressure and related anxiety. With motherwort treatment, approximately 32% of patients experienced significant improvement in symptoms of depression and anxiety. Additionally, 48% of patients experienced moderate improvement in these symptoms.
  • Reduces inflammation
    Motherwort reduces inflammation, according to the study results. It was determined that motherwort reduced the release of several pro-inflammatory compounds. The study shows that motherwort helps control these inflammatory diseases.

Always consult a doctor before using Motherwort.
HOW TO COOK?

Motherwort, or Leonurus cardiaca, is a plant often used for its medicinal properties, but it can also be cooked. Here are some ideas:

  • 1. Infusion
    Preparation: Steep dried motherwort leaves in hot water for 10-15 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
  • 2. Sauté with other vegetables
    Ingredients: Fresh motherwort, onions, peppers, olive oil.
    Preparation: Heat the oil, add the onions and peppers, then stir in the chopped motherwort. Sauté until everything is tender.
  • 3. Motherwort Pesto
    Ingredients: Motherwort leaves, walnuts, cheese, olive oil.
    Preparation: Blend the leaves with nuts, cheese and olive oil for an aromatic pesto.
  • 4. Soup
    Ingredients: Motherwort, various vegetables, broth.
    Preparation: Add motherwort to a vegetable soup for an aromatic touch.
  • 5. Salad
    Ingredients: Motherwort, fresh vegetables, vinaigrette.
    Preparation: Add chopped motherwort leaves to a salad for a unique flavor.
    These recipes allow you to incorporate motherwort into your cooking while enjoying its benefits.

Enjoy your food !
HOW TO GROW?

It will be necessary:

  • Cold stratification:
  • Prepare the seeds: Clean them and, if necessary, soak them for a few hours.
  • Mix: Mix the seeds with a moist substrate (sand or vermiculite).
  • Condition: Put everything in an airtight bag.
  • Refrigerate: Place the bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 weeks.
  • Check: Make sure the substrate remains slightly moist.
  • Sow: After the stratification period, sow the seeds in prepared soil.

That's it! It helps the seeds germinate.

Caution: Dust seeds, mix sand with the seeds in a salt shaker or in the small plastic bag in your envelope, to have a bed.

Our seeds are vigorous, open-pollinated and adapted to the Quebec climate.

  • Species: Leonurus cardiaca Lamiaceae
  • Sowing: Early March indoors, early April under cover outdoors or sow broadcast on the surface to cultivate outdoors either in spring after the last frosts on the ground in your region or towards the end of August
  • Seeds: 10-15 seeds per pot, final transplanting into an outdoor pot or soil around mid-May
  • Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
  • Germination time: 10-30 days
  • Soil: Poor, humus-rich, loose and well-drained
  • Location: Sun and tolerates shade and cold very well
  • Spacing between plants: 20-30cm
  • Height at maturity: 60-75 cm
  • Maturity: 80-90 days | Perennial
  • Seed per envelope: +/- 125

Our seeds are guaranteed for the year of purchase.

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