True to its name, motherwort has long been a comforting herb for women and for the heart. It is quite bitter, so many people prefer it blended with sweeter herbs or honey.
How to brew: 1 tsp per cup of just-boiled water. Cover and steep 10 minutes.
Taste: strongly bitter, green
Traditionally used for: emotional calm, women's cycles, heart-centered comfort
Pairs with: lemon balm, rose, linden
Certified organic, hand-weighed and packed at our Rockville Centre studio. Avoid during pregnancy. May cause drowsiness; check with your practitioner if you take heart medication or blood thinners. Consult your practitioner if pregnant, nursing or taking medications. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA; this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.