Leonurus cardamom, Motherwort, (Leonurus cardiaca). ID: 111-41

It is still famous since ancient Greece, for its ability to enhance heart health, but also because it can help treat many health problems.

Its strength is based on the ingredients it contains, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds but also the alkaloid leonurine, a compound that in preliminary studies seems to be able to relax the walls of blood vessels and help in better blood circulation.

As a cardiotonic, it is used to treat nervous exhaustion, hypertension, tachycardia, especially when it is exacerbated by stress.

As an emmenagogue, it normalizes the menstrual cycle, especially useful in cases of premenstrual tension,
treats amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, especially when there is tension, stress, anxiety and worry.

But where the lion "shows" all its power is the menopausal period.
The lion is a valuable, ideal and wonderful herb for the menopausal period.
It is a valuable relaxing, a sedative and tonic herb that helps with menopausal changes.
Menopausal women need this wonderful herb as it reduces menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, the tachycardias,the cramps, the headache, urinary tract infections, depression and obesity.

Infusion: For anxiety, menopausal problems or heart failure, for strengthening the uterus and reducing the risk of bleeding, relieving the symptoms of angina.

Tincture: For tachycardias and menopausal problems such as hot flashes and agitation, tachycardia or premenstrual syndrome.

Action: Uterine stimulant, relaxing, cardiotonic, anti-flatulence, antispasmodic, hypotensive, diaphoretic.

 Side effects :

Leonur interacts with sedative pills, so care is needed.

Under no circumstances should it be consumed during pregnancy because it has an accelerating effect on the birth process.