Motherwort is an exceptional herb for women throughout their entire lives.
It works in two distinct areas of the body, the uterus and the heart. Traditionally, women have used this herb shortly before and after childbirth to prepare for the event and to ease recovery. It has also been used to ease painful periods and to relieve symptoms of anxiety and palpitations brought on by menopause. It has a drying and cooling energy and a pungent, bitter taste. Motherwort will help bring on delayed periods and lessen the pain from menstrual cramping.