Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Motherwort Leonurus cardiaca	Antispasmodic, circulatory system, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive, laxative, nervin.	Single product	Dec. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Motherwort, Throwwort. Parts Used: Whole herb. Historical Uses: Motherwort has been used in traditional medicine as a tonic for the circulatory system, as a hypotensive, antispasmodic and emmenagogue.1 It is especially valuable in female weakness and disorders, and in cases of irritability, nervousness, spasms and albumen (egg white in urine).2,3 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: Avoid excessive use. Use with caution. Dosage: 10 drops twice a day for one week, and thereafter 20 drops twice per day. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 2 M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com. 3 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.210

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