Motherwort European vs Partridge Berry

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Motherwort European

Leonurus cardiaca

Womens Health

Partridge Berry

Mitchella repens

Womens Health

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Motherwort European

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Partridge Berry

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

European version of motherwort with identical properties to Asian motherwort. The principal cardiac and uterine tonic herb of medieval European medicine.

A delicate woodland vine used by Native American women for centuries to prepare for childbirth and ease delivery.

Active Compounds

leonurine, alkaloids, stachydrine, iridoid glycosides

Saponins, Tannins, Mucilage, Glycosides

Traditional Uses

Cardiac palpitations treatment, Menstrual disorder treatment, Anxiety from heart conditions, Traditional women medicine

Childbirth preparation, Menstrual regulation, Urinary support, Anxiety

Modern Uses

Cardiotonic, Uterotonic, Anxiolytic, Antiarrhythmic

Uterine tonic, Parturient, Mild diuretic, Nervine

Adult Dosage

2-4ml tincture or 1.5-3g herb tea 3x daily

2-4g dried herb as tea 2-3x daily in last 4-6 weeks of pregnancy

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Anticoagulants, Hypothyroidism

Early pregnancy, History of preterm labor

Side Effects

GI upset, Possible uterine stimulation

Rarely reported; mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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