Motherwort - Leonurus cardiaca
Gardens former gothic abbey Villers La Ville, Aug 2020.
Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort) is a perennial herb, native to Asia and southeastern Europe, with widespread global occurrence in present days. The plant was historically used as cardiotonic and for treating gynaecological afflictions (such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopausal anxiety, or postpartum depression).
"Leonurus cardiaca", known as motherwort, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Originally from Central Asia and southeastern Europe, it is now found worldwide, spread largely due to its use as a herbal remedy.