Motherwort, European (Leonurus cardiaca) Crown Division
Latin name: Leonurus cardiaca
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: Europe
Growing: Likes full sun and can tolerate any well drained soil. It’s prolifically self seeding.
Edibility: The fresh and dried flowers are used as a seasoning in soups.
Medicinal uses: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s used as a blood mover for pain. It’s a tonic for the heart, helps with menstrual pain and helps improve focus. Fantastic digestive bitter, that that also calms the nerves.
Permaculture Uses: It’s pokey seed pods can help deter deer. Also a great plant for building soil in degraded areas.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Leonurus cardiaca
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: Europe
Growing: Likes full sun and can tolerate any well drained soil. It’s prolifically self seeding.
Edibility: The fresh and dried flowers are used as a seasoning in soups.
Medicinal uses: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s used as a blood mover for pain. It’s a tonic for the heart, helps with menstrual pain and helps improve focus. Fantastic digestive bitter, that that also calms the nerves.
Permaculture Uses: It’s pokey seed pods can help deter deer. Also a great plant for building soil in degraded areas.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Leonurus cardiaca
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: Europe
Growing: Likes full sun and can tolerate any well drained soil. It’s prolifically self seeding.
Edibility: The fresh and dried flowers are used as a seasoning in soups.
Medicinal uses: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s used as a blood mover for pain. It’s a tonic for the heart, helps with menstrual pain and helps improve focus. Fantastic digestive bitter, that that also calms the nerves.
Permaculture Uses: It’s pokey seed pods can help deter deer. Also a great plant for building soil in degraded areas.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.