Motherwort  earned its common name because it was once a favorite herb among midwives.

The leaves of this herb is characterized by a very bitter flavor and a hairy texture, which likely explains why motherwort is also known as Lion's Ear and Lion's Tail.

• May reduce postpartum blood loss. Early research suggests that treatment with motherwort and oxytocin may significantly reduce the risk of postpartum blood loss.
• May alleviate anxiety and depression. While limited in scope, early human and rat studies show a reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression after taking motherwort or leonurine extracts daily for up to 4 weeks.
• May decrease inflammation .

You can create your own Yoni steam by adding the following:

• Rosemary (anti-bacterial and anti-microbial)

• Oregano (antiseptic)

• Calendula (anti-inflammatory)

• Motherwort (cleansing, pain-relieving)

• Mugwort (all purpose)

• Lavender (anti-microbial)

• Marigolds (anti-inflammatory)

• Thyme (anti-bacterial and anti-microbial)

Some of these are available in our store.