Leonurus cardiaca
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAntioxidantAntispasmodicSedative / sleep support
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Cardiovascular / heart healthTraditional
- Insomnia / sleeplessnessTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Menstrual crampsTraditional
- Muscle spasmTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalPhenolic and Iridoid Glycosides from Leonurus cardiaca L. and Their Effects on the alpha, delta, and gamma Subtypes of the PPAR System (2025)
PreclinicalPhytochemical and Psychotropic Research of Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca L.) Modified Dry Extracts (2021)
PreclinicalPhytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of Crude and Purified Leonurus cardiaca Extracts (2021)
PreclinicalHepatoprotection of Leonurus cardiaca L., Leonurus japonicus Houtt. and Leonurus sibiricus L. (2019)
PreclinicalMolecular Mechanisms of Leonurus cardiaca L. Extract Activity in Prevention of Staphylococcal Endocarditis – Study on in Vitro and ex Vivo Models (2019)
Preclinical1H-qNMR for direct quantification of stachydrine in Leonurus japonicus and L. cardiaca (2014)
All 15 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.