What does it help with
- Palpitations and nervous arrhythmia
- Mild blood pressure reduction
- Anxiety and nervous tension
- Gynecological problems
Active compounds
Iridoids (leonurin), alkaloids, tannins, essential oils.
Leonurine affects heart rhythm and reduces peripheral vascular resistance.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJune – August
Plant partsflowering herb
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureCapsules
Pro tip: Motherwort is contraindicated in pregnancy — it stimulates uterine contractions.
Recipes
1 Tea for heart ▾
2 teaspoons dried herb pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 2× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Homemade capsules (dried powder) ▾
Dry the herb at 40 °C until completely dried. Grind in a coffee grinder to fine powder. Fill empty capsules (available at pharmacies) — approx. 500 mg per capsule. Store in a dark vessel. Dose: 1–2 capsules 2× a day with water.
🔒
6 more recipes in the Herbarium
Motherwort tincture · Combination with hawthorn · Motherwort for blood pressure · Motherwort for anxiety · Combination with valerian · Motherwort drops
🌿 See all recipes — the Herbarium is free