Motherwort Tea (25 tea bags, ZIN: 427657): The bitter, spicy leaves of the motherwort plant affect the pericardium and the liver when taken for health purposes. In terms of bodily activity, motherwort can be described as an emmenagogue, a cardiac tonic, an antispasmodic, a nervine, a diuretic, and a carminative. These properties make the herb effective for health complaints such as suppressed menstruation, poor blood circulation, heart problems like arteriosclerosis, nervousness, and insomnia. - Several chemical components have been identified in the herb including iridoids, leonurin, bitter principle and bitter glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, rutin, tannin, essential oil, resin, and organic acids. - Motherwort can be useful for suppressed menstruation and other female disorders. For blood congestion and painful menstruation, one can combine equal parts motherwort, tang kuei, calendula and cramp bark. - It is also a good heart tonic. It can help promo - Hot tea brewing method: B