Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort): a review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology
Abstract
Leonurus cardiaca is a perennial plant indigenous to central Europe and Scandinavia, used in traditional medicine for cardiac and nervous complaints. This review summarises its phytochemistry (iridoids, diterpenoids, flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, alkaloids such as stachydrine and leonurine) and pharmacology, including cardioprotective, antioxidant, hypotensive and sedative activities.
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How to cite
Wojtyniak, K., Szymanski, M. and Matlawska, I (2013) 'Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort): a review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology', Phytotherapy Research, 27(8), pp. 1115-1120. doi:10.1002/ptr.4850
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