Motherwort

Leonurus cardiaca; Lion's Ear; Lion's Tail; Lion?s Ear; Lion?s Tail; Throw-wort

... Motherwort may be best known for its use in conditions affecting women. It is known to contain chemicals that affect the uterus in several ways, including the promotion of menstrual blood flow. It has been used to start delayed periods and, if taken on a continual basis, it may help abnormal menstrual cycles to become more regular. Due to antispasmodic effects, motherwort may also help to restore uterine muscle tone after the birth of a baby. It may also have relaxing effects on the nervous system, making it potentially useful for relieving both the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause. ...

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