Motherwort

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is one of the first plants to leaf out in the spring. Its name conveys the beloved place it holds in the hearts of herbalists, who often combine it with hawthorn berry and flower for emotional and physical heart-supporting medicine. Compounds in motherwort's bitter leaf and flower act as smooth muscle relaxants, which can calm anxiety as well as dilate the vasculature and reduce blood pressure.