Another name for motherwort is lion's tail.
It was used by the Greeks as a nerve tonic for pregnant women. The herb was also used by early herbalists to treat menstrual irregularity and problems that occurred in childbirth, and as a cure for vaginal infections.
In early folklore, motherwort was considered to be an aid to a long life if eaten regularly.
Motherwort was used to treat heart conditions and as a remedy for epilepsy. Low blood pressure was thought to benefit from its use. It was used as a sedative and thought to be a remedy for hysteria and excessive nervousness.
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