Motherwort plant

Organically grown at KoruKai Herb Farm, New Zealand, without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or other agrochemicals.

Motherwort is a robust perennial herb of the mint family, traditionally treasured for its calming, strengthening, and protective qualities. Its botanical name, cardiaca, reflects its long association with supporting the heart, while its common name speaks to its deep connection with women’s health and emotional wellbeing.

With its tall upright stems, deeply cut leaves, and clusters of soft pink to purple flowers, Motherwort brings beauty and vitality to the herb garden. It flowers abundantly through summer and is highly attractive to bees, making it an excellent pollinator plant as well as a valuable medicinal herb.

Medicinal Uses

Motherwort has a long history of use as a calming nervine and heart tonic. It is especially valued for easing nervous tension, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm, helping to settle the mind while strengthening the heart. Tradition...