Motherwort – Agripalma

Motherwort is a deeply supportive herb for the nervous system, heart, circulation and emotional balance. Traditionally used during periods of stress, tension, overwhelm and emotional strain, it is especially valuable when nervousness is felt physically in the body, such as a tight chest, fluttery sensations, restlessness, irritability or difficulty settling down.

Its name, Motherwort, reflects its long association with women’s health and emotional support. It has traditionally been used around menstrual discomfort, hormonal changes and times when the nervous system feels overstimulated or depleted. Its calming influence can help soften tension while supporting a steadier, more grounded internal state.

Motherwort also has a strong traditional relationship with the cardiovascular system. It is often used to support healthy circulation and a calm, regular heartbeat during periods of stress or nervous tension. This makes it especially useful when emotional strain and physical tension seem closely connected.

The herb also carries a gently bitter quality that can support digestion and the liver, adding another layer to its whole-body action. Stress does not stay isolated in the mind, and Motherwort is a beautiful herb for those moments when tension begins to affect digestion, sleep, circulation or the sense of being settled in the body.

Our Motherwort Tincture is designed as a concentrated daily tonic for nervous tension, emotional stress, heart support, circulation, menstrual discomfort and hormonal transitions. It is particularly suited for people who feel stress strongly in the chest and nervous system and need support returning to a calmer, steadier state.

Ingredient: Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca).

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