Leonurus cardiaca L. as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: An Update of the European Medicines Agency Assessment Report (2010)

Fierascu, R.C., Fierascu, I., Ortan, A., Fierascu, I.C. and others · BioMed Research International · 2019

Traditional / reference

Abstract

Leonurus cardiaca (motherwort) is a perennial herb native to Asia and southeastern Europe, historically used as a cardiotonic and for treating gynaecological afflictions such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopausal anxiety and postpartum depression. This review updates the European Medicines Agency assessment report on motherwort herb, presenting progress made in 2010-2018 on the potential applications and scientific evidence supporting its traditional use.

Referenced for these plants

Motherwort lion's tail throw-wortLeonurus cardiaca

How to cite

Fierascu, R.C., Fierascu, I., Ortan, A., Fierascu, I.C. and others (2019) 'Leonurus cardiaca L. as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: An Update of the European Medicines Agency Assessment Report (2010)', BioMed Research International, 2019, pp. 4303215. doi:10.1155/2019/4303215

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