Motherwort is a tall, hairy European perennial with deeply lobed leaves and whorled pink-purple flowers, traditionally valued in folk medicine for calming the heart and soothing nervous tension during life transitions. Its reputation in European herbalism centers on its ability to ease palpitations and support emotional resilience, particularly for women navigating hormonal shifts and stress.
leaf, flower
tea, tincture, decoction, powder
1–2g dried herb as tea 2–3× daily; 30–40 drops tincture 2–3× daily
May stimulate uterine contractions — avoid in pregnancy.
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