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What is a motherwort?

What is a motherwort? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Any of several perennial plants, of the genus Leonurus, used in traditional medicine to help with childbirth or treat uterine disorders. [from 13th c.]
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Good examples of medicinal plants introduced to gardens are motherwort Leonurus cardiaca, common comfrey Symphytum officinale, and absintium Artemisia absinthium.
Combination products with dong quai, licorice root, burdock root, wild yam and motherwort have also been shown to decrease hot flashes, insomnia and mood swings.
Thus the people ascribe to the motherwort the property of prolonging life.
I have found motherwort tincture would reduce the intensity and the duration of the hot flash, although I basically didn't even use herbs.
A cardiac sedative, hypotensive and relaxing nervine, Motherwort strengthens and normalizes heart function.
Motherwort is reputed to release tension caused by emotional and mental stress.

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