Leonurus cardiaca
Leonurus cardiaca, commonly known as motherwort, is a perennial herb cherished in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its calming properties, it is frequently used to soothe anxiety, palpitations, and nervous tension. This potent botanical serves as a gentle tonic for emotional balance and supports cardiovascular health through its sedative effects.
- Scientific name: Leonurus cardiaca
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Leonurus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Leonurus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Leonurus cardiaca, is recognized by various traditional names across different cultures and languages. In Poland, it is called serdecznik pospolity, while in France, it is commonly referred to as agripaume. Estonian speakers call it lääne-südamerohi, and in Germany, the species is known as echtes herzgespann. Additionally, in the Bashkir language, it is identified as арыҫлан ҡойроғо.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Serdecznik pospolity | Wikidata |
| fr | Agripaume | Wikidata |
| et | lääne-südamerohi | Wikidata |
| de | Echtes Herzgespann | Wikidata |
| ba | Арыҫлан ҡойроғо | Wikidata |
| hsb | Prawa křižowka | Wikidata |
| sv | Hjärtstilla | Wikidata |
| nl | Hartgespan | Wikidata |
| ar | ذنب الأسد القلبي | Wikidata |
| sk | Srdcovník obyčajný | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as motherwort, exhibits a specific distribution across Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, its presence extends northward into the territories of Norway and Sweden. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland regions of Great Britain. Finally, it completes its northern range by appearing within the borders of Finland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Leonurus cardiaca and commonly referred to as motherwort, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties derived from its various botanical components. The most common medicinal application involves the use of a concentrated herb extract, which is typically prepared from the aerial parts of the plant, including the leaves and flowering stems. This herb extract contains the active alkaloids and flavonoids necessary to support cardiovascular and nervous system health, making the whole plant a vital resource in traditional herbal medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herb extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leonurus cardiaca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Leonurus cardiaca has 25 reported phytochemicals identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, hyperoside, leonurine, rutin, Leonurine.
- Total chemicals
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leonurine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leonurine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arginine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cadmium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Leonurus cardiaca has 9 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Uterotonic, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Cardioprotective.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Uterotonic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Emmenagogue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Leonurus cardiaca has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, cardiovascular diseases, apoptosis, blood circulation, heart diseases.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood circulation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart failure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypotension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemia-reperfusion injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroprotection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |