Description
Potential Health Benefits:
It is also called woman’s herb, traditionally used to treat irregular heart beat, palpitations, anxiety and depression, It was widely used by the Ancient Greeks to soothe anxiety for post natal depression. Acts as a uterine tonic which helps to regulate menstruation, bring on delayed periods and can reduce menstrual cramps, relieve PMS, intestinal gas (flatulence) and over-active thyroid, traditionally used to apply directly to itching skin and shingles, improve eyesight, may reduce postpartum blood loss, helps post natal uterus to relax and return to normal, contains anti-inflammatory properties
Taste:
slightly aromatic, bitter
Colour:
green leaves, green stems
Other Note:
Freshly harvested Motherwort can be stir fry, or add into soup
Soak Time: Not Required
Growing Medium: Soil
Harvest Height: 5cm onwards