Description
Descripton: Leonurus cardiaca has a squarish stem which is clad in short hairs and is often purplish, especially near the nodes. The opposite leaves have serrated margins and are palmately lobed with long petioles; basal leaves are wedge shaped with three points while the upper leaves have five. They are slightly hairy above and greyish beneath. Flowers appear in leaf axils on the upper part of the plant and have three-lobed bracts
Botanical Name: Leonurus cardiaca
Common Names: Throw-wort, lion's ear, and lion's tail
Medicinal Part: Aerial part
Safety Guidelines: Not to be used during pregnancy