Organic Motherwort herb (Leonurus cardiaca) Traditional Teas & Infusions

Our Organic Motherwort Herb (Leonurus cardiaca L.)—harvested at peak bloom in Poland and gently warm-air dried—is a premium, practitioner-grade loose botanical, certified organic to Soil Association higher standards and tested to strict European Pharmacopoeia Category A quality thresholds.

At Botanical Remedies, we source only exceptional-quality dried aerial parts. Each batch consists of brittle, pale green to brown square stem fragments, dull green cut leaves, and small cream-to-brown bell-shaped flowers, with natural fine plant fluff visible throughout. Known historically in folk tradition as the "wise woman's friend" and revered as a foundational female tonic, this loose herb releases an aromatic, slightly sweet fragrance and brews into a rich tea with a characteristic, bitter taste profile. Fully lab-verified for microbiological purity, it is ideal for relaxing herbal infusions, decoctions, or home apothecary preparations.

🌿 Traditional Profile, Energetics & 'Wise Woman's Friend' Lineage

"Revered for centuries as 'Serdecznik', 'Lion's Ear', and 'Throwwort'—traditionally classified energetically as a cooling, drying, aromatic, bitter, pungent, and astringent herb with a long history of supporting emotional balance, digestion, and female wellness."

Unlike commercial herbal teas that use fine dust or low-grade fillers, our cut botanical retains whole structural plant elements—including characteristic square stems and intact floral calyxes—preserving the plant's essential volatile oils and bitter glycosides.

• Organoleptic & Flavour Profile: Features an aromatic, slightly sweet herbal odor with a characteristically bitter flavour profile. Energetically Cooling and Drying.
• Traditional Women's Botanical: Celebrated in classical herbal literature as a soothing tonic during periods of reproductive transitions, emotional stress, and nervous tension.
• Synergistic Botanical Blends: Combines exceptionally well in tea blends with Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) for cardiovascular and emotional harmony, or with Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) to soften its natural bitterness and soothe digestive flutter.

☕ How to Brew Organic Motherwort Tea & Home Herbal Uses

Hand-packed in eco-friendly, resealable paper packaging to protect delicate volatile constituents from light and humidity:

• To Prepare a Traditional Infusion (Tea): Add 1 to 2 teaspoons (approx. 1–2g) of cut herb into a teapot or infuser. Pour freshly boiled water over the leaves and steep covered for 5 to 15 minutes (longer steeping increases its bitter, grounding qualities). Strain and enjoy.
• Softening the Taste: Motherwort is naturally bitter. Combine with a slice of lemon, a drop of organic honey, or complementary herbs like Peppermint or Lemon Balm.
• Home Apothecary Creation: This practitioner-grade cut herb is also ideal for making homemade alcohol tinctures, herbal vinegars, body compresses, or pulverizing into fresh powder.

🔬 Soil Association Organic Certification & EU Pharmacopoeia Standards

• Soil Association Organic Certified: Cultivated under strict European organic farming standards in Poland, ensuring complete freedom from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical treatments.
• EU Pharmacopoeia Category A Compliance: Meticulously tested for microbiological safety to meet strict Category A parameters for herbal infusions (TVC <5x10⁷ cfu/g, E. coli <10³ cfu/g, Yeast & Mould <5x10⁵ cfu/g, Salmonella absent in 25g).
• Gently Warm-Air Dried: Dried using controlled warm air methods (with batch-specific heat treatment where required) to preserve key secondary metabolites and aromatic constituents.
• Dispensary Sign-Off: Primary physical and organoleptic testing verified upon arrival, followed by an in-house quality assessment personally conducted by Master Herbalist Wojciech Bujak prior to packing.
• Documentation: Batch-specific Certificates of Conformance (CoC) are available upon request.

📊 Technical Specifications & Dispensary Standards of Leonurus Cardiaca

⚠️ Organic Motherwort Safety & Contraindications

• PREGNANCY CONTRAINDICATION: Not suitable for use during pregnancy. Motherwort possesses traditional emmenagogue properties and must be avoided by expectant mothers.
• General Suitability: 100% Vegan and Vegetarian friendly. Highly valued for restorative evening tea rituals.
• Medical Supervision: Always consult your GP or a qualified Medical Herbalist before taking therapeutic doses if you are taking heart, blood pressure, or sedative medications.

Professional UK Herbalist Standards & Botanical Information

Because of UK law, we cannot make specific medical claims about our botanicals. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbs that are deeply rooted in traditional literature and backed by rigorous quality research.

Where can you find reliable, traditionally and scientifically grounded information about herbs, dosages, and safety?

• Herbal Reality — Web run by experienced UK Medical Herbalists
• Richard Whelan — Web run by Medical Herbalist
• Botanical Remedies — Blog run by our Master Herbalist and Naturopath

⚠️ Disclaimer: This product is a loose botanical food/herbal tea and is not classified as a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your GP or Medical Herbalist before starting a new herbal regime.

Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Motherwort Herb

Q: Why does this Motherwort tea contain square stem pieces and fine fluff?
A: The square stems and visible fluff are authentic botanical markers of true Leonurus cardiaca (a classic member of the Lamiaceae or mint family). These structural aerial parts contain valuable bitter glycosides and essential oils.

Q: Why is Motherwort tea naturally bitter, and how can I brew it best?
A: The bitter taste comes from naturally occurring iridoid glycosides, which contribute significantly to Motherwort's traditional digestive and relaxing qualities. If you find the bitterness strong, steep for a shorter time (5 minutes) and pair it with sweet botanicals like Licorice, Peppermint, or a spoon of raw organic honey.

Q: What does "EU Pharmacopoeia Category A" compliance mean for herbal tea?
A: It indicates that this batch of dried herb has passed strict laboratory testing for microbiological purity (including strict limits for Salmonella, E. coli, TVC, and yeast/moulds), guaranteeing that it is clean, safe, and of pharmaceutical quality for hot water infusions.

Q: Can I use this dried cut herb to make my own home tinctures or glycerites?
A: Yes. Because this herb meets strict Soil Association Organic and EU Pharmacopoeia standards, it is ideal for making home herbal preparations. Macerate the dried cut herb in 40%–50% alcohol or vegetable glycerin for 4 to 6 weeks to create a custom extract.