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| Motherwort Flowers (Leonurus cardiaca) |
If we studied and listened to Herstory as much as we do History, we might understand the Hysteria! I use the fresh herb tincture in my anti-stress formula called Holy Mama. It also contains an adaptogen, Holy Rama Basil (Tulsi), and the nervine, Wood Betony (stachys, betonica). I like to add a dropper or two to a glass of soda water, and sometimes vodka & ice for a tasty relaxing cocktail. I have also added the tincture to hot water and a scoop of local honey for a relaxing cup of hot tea.
The Motherwort Leaves and flowers are so beautiful this time of the year when I harvest and dry or tincture them. I let some of the plants flower and go to seed for the bees & birds. I got a close-up of the flower when I was in the field last week with the camera.
Maude Grieves, a well respected herbalist from England, author of A Modern Herbal published in the early 1930's writes about Motherwort "(It) is especially valuable in female weakness and disorders (hence the name), allaying nervous irritability and inducing quiet and passivity of the whole nervous system." And "when made into a syrup, it will allay inward tremors, faintings, etc."
It sounds to me like I should be taking it to help me sit for yoga meditation...
