Motherwort is a herbal raw material with a clearly defined profile and traditional use in formulations aimed at nervous balance, cardiovascular comfort, and women’s health. Thanks to its composition and established place in herbal practice, it is a sought-after ingredient in natural products and specialized botanical formulations.
Motherwort is a wild-growing herb used as a raw material for herbal teas, tea blends, tinctures, botanical extracts, dietary supplements, and natural products.
The raw material is suitable for the manufacture of natural products used in medicine and pharmacy, as well as for various industrial applications.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Leonurus cardiaca L.
- Part used: aerial parts (Herba Leonuri cardiacae)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: wild-harvested
- Harvest period: July – August
Raw Material Characteristics
The raw material consists of leafy upper parts collected during full flowering. Harvested material includes tops up to 40 cm in length and up to 5 mm in thickness. The dried herb has a faint characteristic odour and a bitter taste.
It is suitable for further processing, including cutting, milling, and extraction.
Key compounds:
- glycosides
- alkaloids
- flavonoids
Suitable for the Production of
- herbal teas
- tea blends
- tinctures
- dry extracts
- liquid extracts
- dietary supplements
- natural products used in medicine and pharmacy
Traditionally Used Properties and Effects on the Body
Motherwort is traditionally associated with the following properties:
- calming action
- diuretic action
- haemostatic action
It is used in formulations intended to support nervous balance, cardiovascular comfort, and women’s health.
Important Notice
The use of this herb should be under medical supervision.
Forms Available
Available as:
- whole dried aerial parts
- crushed aerial parts
- cut material in custom size upon request
- powder
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, the following may be provided:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- technical documentation
- additional documents upon request
Inquiry
Contact us for current availability, samples, and a quotation based on the required quantities and specifications.
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