Motherwort
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a herb used in herbal teas, tinctures and food supplements. The selection includes tablets and capsules with motherwort extract (often with magnesium and vitamin B6), tinctures, dragées with valerian, as well as the dried herb and herbal blends.
In the catalogue: Nervous system and sleep, Herbs.
Related selections: Valerian.
Questions and answers about these products
Motherwort has an herbal, slightly bitter taste, so many people blend it with softer-tasting herbs. Mint, lemon balm, chamomile, valerian or rose hip can help make the infusion more pleasant.
The liquid form is easy to dose precisely: 32 drops dissolved in 50 ml of water. We look at the practical difference.
The formula has two components, not one. It is worth understanding what vitamin B6 adds and for whom this combination is more relevant.
An extract and a tincture are different forms of the same plant. We look at the practical difference for everyday use.
The tincture is diluted in 1/4 glass of water and taken 3–4 times a day. Here is how to fit it into your daily routine.
