Motherwort's several species are native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia.Motherwort was used by the people in these geographical regions as a folk remedy for female reproductive disorders. Motherwort was also used for certain types of heart conditions, as the Latin word cardiaca indicates. Today,motherwort is recommended by herbalists and Commission E for heart palpitations occurring with anxiety attacks or other nervous disorders. The preparation contains alkaloids (stachydrine), glycosides of bitter principles, and bufenolide.
1. Leonurus herb can applied in food field, boiled eggs with motherwort is a good way to treat dysmenorrhea;
2. Leonurus herb can applied in health product field, motherwort honey is a good female health food, which helps to regulate menstruation nourishing;
3. Leonurus herb can applied in pharmaceutical field, motherwort tablets, granules, injection, capsule medicine for the treatment of gynecological diseases;
4. Leonurus herb can applied in cosmetic field, according to legend, Empress Wu on account of eating beauty products which is made of motherwort, so she looks not old.