Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) - alcohol-free tincture

Motherwort Tincture (1 : 4) Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) tincture made from dried herb What is Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)? Motherwort is notable not only for its distinctive name, but also for its striking appearance. Along its square, hairy stem, heart-shaped leaves with a delicate fuzz on the underside grow in tiers. Numerous purple, fluffy blossoms give the plant its characteristic look. Motherwort is found from Europe to Iran. The plant prefers nitrogen-rich soils near walls and fences. When these site conditions are met, Leonurus cardiaca can reach a height of up to 120 centimetres. For our products, we use only the herb. As usual for Phönix der Lebenskraft, we source our raw materials from carefully selected cultivation and focus on clean, traceable processing. Mentioned by experienced herbal scholars in the Middle Ages When we think of the Middle Ages, we often imagine an uncivilised way of life shaped by difficult living conditions, scarcity and hard work. Yet despite these negative associations, we should remember that we are descendants of this time - if people in the 15th and 16th centuries had not been so resourceful and close to nature, we would not be here today. Herbal knowledge played an important role at that time. Motherwort was one of the plants that appeared prominently in historical herbals. As early as 1485, the plant was mentioned in a medical book ("Gart der Gesuntheit"). Well-known scholars such as Paracelsus and Rembert Dodoens also mentioned motherwort in their writings. These historical references are intended for botanical and cultural context and are not statements about the effects of today’s food supplement. Motherwort is known to contain a range of plant constituents, including: Flavonoids Bitter substances Betaines Ursolic acid Lenorium Choline Essential oils These components describe the plant profile of the herb. Our tincture makes motherwort available in a practical drop format and is intended as a food supplement to complement the daily diet. The focus is on the plant, the 1:4 extract and clear information on recommended use. Motherwort tincture with a clearly declared formula The components of the tincture are listed below. The tincture is naturally cloudy and must be shaken before use. Motherwort Tincture Ingredients IngredientContent per recommended daily intake Extract from dried herb of “Motherwort” (Leonurus cardiaca) approx. 1500 mg of used dried herb Extraction solvent ethanol approx. 3.1 g Also contains traces of acetic acid from apple cider vinegar (below 1%) and pure water. Motherwort Tincture Intake Recommendation The recommended daily intake is 200 drops (approx. 6 millilitres) per day, ideally divided into 5 intakes of about 40 drops each. Start with only 125 drops in total (about 3.8 millilitres) per day - or exactly five times 25 drops - and then increase over several days up to the longer-term daily intake. Use the supplied pipette to count the drops. Notes Food supplements are generally not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store protected from heat, dry and strictly out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. The tincture is naturally cloudy and must be shaken before use. Important: Contains 65% vol. alcohol. This product is strictly not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women or children. If you have been diagnosed with low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia or serious thyroid disease, or if you are also taking blood-pressure-lowering medication, consult a doctor before use. In general, use for longer than 2 months at a time is not recommended; afterwards, a one-month break is advisable before continued use.

Motherwort tablets, 270 mg ground herb per tablet Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) pressed tablets made from ground herb Tablet size → 16mm * 8mm Tablet weight → approx. 450mg Plant material per tablet → 270mg What is Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)? Motherwort is not only known for its distinctive name, but also for its striking appearance. Along the square, hairy stem, heart-shaped leaves with a fine down on the underside are arranged. Numerous purple, fluffy blossoms make the plant a distinctive sight. Motherwort can be found from Europe to Iran. The plant prefers nitrogen-rich soils near walls and fences. When these site conditions are met, Leonurus cardiaca can reach a height of up to 120 centimetres. For our products, we use only the herb, as this is the plant part selected for this product. As expected from Phönix der Lebenskraft, we source our raw materials from selected cultivation and pay attention to careful processing. Described by skilled herbalists in the Middle Ages When we think of the Middle Ages, we often picture an uncivilised way of life marked by dirt, disease and hunger. Yet despite these negative associations, we should remember that we are descendants of that era - if people in the 15th and 16th centuries had not been so resourceful and close to nature, we would not be here today. Herbal knowledge played an important role at that time. Motherwort was mentioned as early as 1485 in a herbal book (Gart der Gesundheit). Names such as Paracelsus and Rembert Dodoens also appear in historical sources in connection with Motherwort. This historical context is not intended as a health claim; it describes the traditional background of the plant. Motherwort naturally contains plant-specific constituents such as: Flavonoids Bitter substances Betaines Ursolic acid Lenorium Choline Essential oils These constituents shape the natural plant profile of the ground herb. The tablets are a practical dosage form for the daily supplementation of the diet. Motherwort tablets with ground herb This food supplement contains ground Motherwort herb as well as the tableting aids listed in the ingredient information. It is made without added colourants or added sugar. Motherwort tablets ingredients IngredientContent per recommended daily intake Ground herb of Motherwort(Leonurus cardiaca) approx. 1350 mg In addition, two commonly used cellulose-based tableting aids with the abbreviations MCC / HPMC are used for tablet stability, as well as a very small amount of magnesium stearate. Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) recommended intake The recommended daily intake is 5 (five) tablets per day, taken with sufficient liquid and spread throughout the day. Start with a maximum of 3 tablets per day and then increase over several days up to the recommended daily intake. If you notice unpleasant reactions, stay with the lower intake amount that feels suitable for you or discontinue the product. Notes Food supplements are generally not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store dry, protected from heat and strictly out of reach of children. The recommended daily intake must not be exceeded. Important: This product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women or for children. If you have been diagnosed with low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia or serious thyroid disease, or if you are taking blood-pressure-lowering medication, consult a doctor before starting intake. In general, intake for longer than 2 months at a time is not recommended; after that, a one-month break before continued intake is advisable.

Motherwort powder Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) powder made from the herb What is Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)? Motherwort is known not only for its distinctive name, but also for its striking appearance. Along the square, hairy stem, heart-shaped leaves with a delicate down on the underside can be found. Countless purple, fluffy blossoms make the plant easy to recognise. Motherwort occurs from Europe to Iran and prefers nitrogen-rich soils near walls and fences. Under suitable growing conditions, Leonurus cardiaca can reach a height of up to 120 centimetres. For our products, we use the herb of the plant. As usual from Phönix der Lebenskraft, we source raw materials from selected cultivation and focus on careful processing and consistent quality. Motherwort in historical herbals When people think of the Middle Ages, they often think of a less developed way of life shaped by simple and harsh living conditions. At the same time, people in the 15th and 16th centuries collected extensive knowledge about plants and their everyday use. Plant knowledge played an important role at that time. Motherwort was mentioned as early as 1485 in a book on plants (Gart der Gesundheit). Authors such as Paracelsus and Rembert Dodoens also described Leonurus cardiaca in their works. These historical references are provided for botanical context and are not intended as product-specific health claims. The plant naturally contains various plant constituents, including: Flavonoids Bitter compounds Betaines Ursolic acid Lenorium Choline Essential oils These constituents shape the characteristic plant profile of Motherwort. Our finely ground powder is suitable as a plant raw material in food-grade quality for individual use or further processing. Ingredients Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), herb Notice We offer the powder as a plant raw material in food-grade quality.