Motherwort plant

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), commonly known as lion’s tail, belongs to the mint family. This plant normally grows 4 to 5 feet on areas where soils have been previously used for growing other plants or on those artificially placed-over soils. It also grows wildly on riverbanks and floodplains. This plant prefers partial exposure to sunlight and…

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Here at the Academy, we often talk about the history and traditions of herbs. In this post we are focusing on the history of motherwort, as well as ways it has been traditionally used. We encourage you to continue to develop your relationship with motherwort through this post, studying historical texts, and your own firsthand experience! Come learn with us!

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Motherwort herb growing commonly occurs in neglected gardens and along roadsides; really just about anywhere. But what is motherwort besides a rather invasive plant? Read this article to find out.

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Botanical Name: Leonurus cardiaca. The Latin species name cardiaca comes from the plant's reputation in the past as an effective medicine to treat heart diseases. Other Common Names: Common motherwort, throw-wort, lion's ear, lion's tail, hjertespand (Danish), Herzgespann (German), agripalma (Spanish), agripaume cardiaque (French). Habitat: Motherwort is found throughout northern Europe. The species is also common in Asia and has been introduced and naturalized in North America, where in…

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