{"id":9767073994,"title":"MOTHERWORT","handle":"motherwort","description":"\u003cp\u003eMotherwort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonurus cardiaca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis an ancient herb used by the ancient Greeks and in Chinese herbal medicine. The plant was used in ancient times to promote longevity and given to woman to aid in childbirth and to avoid uterine infections – hence the name motherwort. It is commonly used for blood related ailments and can help lower blood pressure, relieve nervous anxiety and reduce heart palpitations. The plant itself is tall with oak shaped leaves with pale pink to purple fluffy flowers. The flower stalk and leaves are the common parts used for medicinal purposes. Also known as Lions Tail and heartwort. Self seeding Annual This plant likes a full sun position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in Spring Recommended germination method: Use fine seed raising mix in a tray or pot and pre moisten the mixture before adding seeds to ensure they aren’t washed away. Sprinkle seeds on the surface and pat down so they have good contact with the soil but don’t entirely cover them as light helps with the germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best germination rate is achieved at temperatures of 20-22 degrees C so sowing in warmer months indoors is recommended. Maintaining this temperature range can be helped by covering the top of the seed raising tray with cling wrap and poking a few holes in it for ventilation. Do not place the tray\/pot in any direct sunlight until they germinate. To avoid washing the seeds away, water regularly with a spray bottle and gently mist the seeds to ensure they never dry out but are never too damp (or they may rot). 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The plant was used in ancient times to promote longevity and given to woman to aid in childbirth and to avoid uterine infections – hence the name motherwort. It is commonly used for blood related ailments and can help lower blood pressure, relieve nervous anxiety and reduce heart palpitations. The plant itself is tall with oak shaped leaves with pale pink to purple fluffy flowers. The flower stalk and leaves are the common parts used for medicinal purposes. Also known as Lions Tail and heartwort. Self seeding Annual This plant likes a full sun position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in Spring Recommended germination method: Use fine seed raising mix in a tray or pot and pre moisten the mixture before adding seeds to ensure they aren’t washed away. Sprinkle seeds on the surface and pat down so they have good contact with the soil but don’t entirely cover them as light helps with the germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best germination rate is achieved at temperatures of 20-22 degrees C so sowing in warmer months indoors is recommended. Maintaining this temperature range can be helped by covering the top of the seed raising tray with cling wrap and poking a few holes in it for ventilation. Do not place the tray\/pot in any direct sunlight until they germinate. To avoid washing the seeds away, water regularly with a spray bottle and gently mist the seeds to ensure they never dry out but are never too damp (or they may rot). Once the seeds have germinated the cling wrap can be removed. \u003c\/p\u003e"}