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Motherwort Powder / Capsule

A traditional supplement preparation using Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), addressing heart health, anxiety, menopause.

supplementswestern-herbalismBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: 6–12 months stored cool and dryDosage: 500 mg – 1 g, 1–3× daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

Heart HealthAnxietyMenopauseHigh Blood PressureFibroidsWomen's Health

Ingredients

  • Motherwort — As needed

Instructions

  1. Grind dried Motherwort into a fine powder.
  2. Fill size 00 capsules or stir into smoothies or honey.

Interactions & contraindications

Motherwort

Full profile
  • Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
  • Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Pregnancy

Avoid

As the name suggests, motherwort is a traditional uterine stimulant used to encourage labor — contraindicated earlier in pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

Use Caution

Sometimes used briefly postpartum under guidance for afterpains; not a routine remedy while establishing breastfeeding.

Children

Avoid

Not used in children due to its cardiovascular- and uterine-active compounds.

May affect blood pressure

Watch for: Antihypertensive medications (ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics)

Combined use can push blood pressure too high or too low — monitor readings if you take blood pressure medication.

May thin the blood

Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)

Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.

May have a calming/sedative effect

Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol

Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.

May affect hormone levels

Watch for: Hormone therapies, oral contraceptives, and tamoxifen or similar medications

Some herbs have mild phytoestrogenic or hormone-modulating activity that can interact with hormonal medications.