Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is one of few medicinal herbs that can affect beneficially Anahata or Heart Chakra. For centuries this herb was used as a nerve tonic, diaphoretic (enhances perspiration), antispasmodic (calms nerves and muscular spasms), as a remedy for heart palpitation, anxiety attacks, high blood pressure. English herbalist M. Grieves has said about motherwort “Old writers, tell us that there is no better herb for strengthening and gladdening the heart..” Nicolas Culpepper noted that the herb makes “the mind cheerful, blithe and merry.”
Not by coincidence this herb is also called as "lion tale" and "lions ear". Lion is the helper and the companion of Sri Durga - Holy Mother of the universe and the deity of the Heart chakra.
Use 2 teaspoons of dried motherwort to 1 cup of hot water for a homemade tea. You can drink up to 2-3 cups daily.The taste is very bitter so you may have to get used to it first.
Motherwort is a very beneficial and powerful unique herb. While it doesn’t cause harmful side effects you still should use it with care. Talk to a doctor or health professional if you are pregnant, have an existing heart condition, or on any type of medication.
