Size 5 cm pot
Uses:
Medicinal
Motherwort as a folk remedy is used to reduce inflammation and has antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. It also stimulates uterine contractions. It can be a wonderful help during childbirth.

Growing Conditions:

Motherwort prefers a partly shaded position for best results. In its native environment Motherwort prefers to grow in gravelly ground, so rocky and open soils will be well suited to this plant. However, most soil types will be suitable as long as they are well drained

Origin:

Greeks employed motherwort for the heart and for pregnant women suffering from anxiety but there is no written references for this, more information can be read about suposed Greer use here. https://theherbalacademy.com/motherwort-through-history/

?Gerards Herbal,? was widely circulated in England in the 17th century and was relied upon by American colonists. Gerarde (1598) says of motherwort,

?Divers commend it against infirmities of the heart: it is judged to be so forcible, that it is thought it took his name Cardiaca of the effect. It is also reported to cure convulsions, cramps, and palsies, to open the obstructions or stoppings of the intrals, and to kill all kinds of worms in the belly. The powder in wine provoketh not only urine and the monthly courses, but also is good for them that it is hard travail with child. Moreover, the same is commended for green wounds, it is also a remedy in certain diseases in cattle, as the cough and murren; and for that cause such diverse husbandmen oftentimes much desire it.?

Other herbalists have used Motherwort to treat cold, congested states and relaxing tension. THe name itsself Motherwort comes from the fact it lifts the emotional level up and calms people down, new mothers may feel so that they can attend to the task of mothering without the accompanying feelings of overwhelm and self-doubt.

?There is no better herb to take melancholy vapours from the heart, to strengthen it, and make a merry, cheerful, blithe soul than this herb. It may be kept in a syrup or conserve; therefore the Latins called it Cardiaca. Besides, it makes women joyful mothers of children, and settles their wombs as they should be, therefore we call it Motherwort.?

?There is no better herb to take melancholy vapours from the heart, to strengthen it, and make a merry, cheerful, blithe soul than this herb. It may be kept in a syrup or conserve; therefore the Latins called it Cardiaca. Besides, it makes women joyful mothers of children, and settles their wombs as they should be, therefore we call it Motherwort.?

(Note: motherwort should not be used during pregnancy as it stimulates mild uterine contractions.)

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