Phytother Res. Aug;27(8) doi: /ptr Epub Oct 8. Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort): a review of its phytochemistry and. Leonurus cardiaca is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by m (1ft 8in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 3. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds. Photos and information about Minnesota flora – Motherwort: clusters of hairy, pink to lavender tubular flowers 1/3-inch long surrounding the stem at leaf nodes.
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June – August Plant height: There was some evidence of benefit, but more research is needed before conclusions can be made. Inflorescence a spike-like group composed of axillary whorls, terminating stem and branches. At least I know it doesn’t have neonics. Products and information presented herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Leonurus cardiaca (motherwort): Go Botany
Now I can pull it with wild abandon! Unclear scientific evidence for this use D: However, there is a lack of safety data from studies using motherwort alone. Anthropogenic man-made or disturbed habitatsforest edges, meadows and fields.
Whorls of sessile flowers occur above the axils of the opposite leaves on the middle to upper stems.
More studies are needed in this area. A dark olive-green dye is obtained from the leaves[46, 61, ]. Leonurus cardiaca – L.
This plant was at one time cultivated for its medicinal uses[4]. And it has likely spread beyond your yard so, yes, you have inadvertently helped spread motherwortt noxious weed.
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If you have sufficient seed then it motherworh be sown in an outdoor seedbed, or even in situ. Motherwort is an introduced perennial used in traditional medicine for heart conditions and as a mild sedative. See the glossary for icon descriptions. Further studies are needed in this area. Avoid in pregnant and breastfeeding women, due to a lack of safety data. Leaves progressively become smaller, the lobes and teeth less deep; at the top of the plant they are usually leohurus, unlobed with a few widely spaced teeth.
Motherwort may cause kidney damage. The calyx is green to purplish, hairy, with 5 sharply pointed lobes. The flowers are pollinated by bumblebees and other long-tongued mothersort, including little carpenter bees Ceratina spp. Leaves vary in size and shape motjerwort they ascend the stem and have prominent veins. Grazing animals can have their mouths injured by the sharp teeth of the calyces[]. A study compared the effectiveness of combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat to treat liver scarring.
Motherwort is probably native to the southeastern part of Europe and central Asia where it has been cultivated since ancient times.
Motherwort may also interact with agents that affect blood vessel width, agents that affect the heart, agents that affect the immune system, agents that treat blood disorders, agents that treat stomach disorders, antianxiety agents, antibiotics, anticancer agents, antifungals, anti-inflammatories, antivirals, benzodiazepines, bone marrow suppressants, cholesterol-lowering agents, depressants and cardiacz agents that affect the nervous system, diuretics, hormonal agents, and fertility agents.
Jessica – Plymouth, MN on: Leonurus cardiaca has a squarish stem which is clad in short hairs and is often purplish, especially near the nodes. The results showed that it may be effective, but more research is needed before conclusions can be made. Consult a healthcare provider immediately if cardaca experience side effects.
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Simple Key All other flowering non-woody plants All other herbaceous, flowering dicots Leonurus cardiaca. Didn’t appear to have any additional than from where I cut previous year stalks. She is close to Hallock MN. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well.
A homeopathic remedy is made from the plant[9]. Information presented is of a general nature for educational and informational purposes only.
C A traditional Chinese medicine containing motherwort has been shown to benefit people with chronic heart failure. Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial plant indigenous to central Europe and Scandinavia, but it is also found in the area spanning temperate Russia to central Asia. Mint Family — Lamiaceae Labiatae Growing form: Danielle – Carlton County on: They grow in various places throughout Villa Park and Reservoir Woods, but are nowhere near as widespread as the Garlic Mustard. Alex – Monticello on: Exact status motherwor can vary from mothewort to state.
Leonurus cardiaca – Wikipedia
The upper lip is undivided, while the lower lip has a central lobe and 2 smaller side lobes. The petioles of the Motherwort are longer than the flowers, and its leaves have wedged-shaped bottoms and cleft lobes with pointed tips. Right plant wrong place. Not very showy, and definitely dominate any other plants near them.
Retrieved from ” https: Yarnell E and Abascal K. Now I’m glad I pulled most of it out. It prefers moist soil.