{"title":"Motherwort Supplements","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"st-francis-motherwort","title":"St. Francis Motherwort Liquid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Motherwort Liquid Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Francis Motherwort Liquid is a traditional herbal tincture made from \u003cem\u003eLeonurus cardiaca\u003c\/em\u003e (\"motherwort\") — an herb with a long history in Western herbal medicine for nervous tension and stress-related heart symptoms. The 1:4 liquid extract format allows flexible dosing and is preferred by people who use tinctures as part of an herbal wellness routine. Made by St. Francis Herb Farm, one of Canada's oldest professional herbal companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e | Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSt. Francis Herb Farm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid herbal tincture (1:4 extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotherwort tops (\u003cem\u003eLeonurus cardiaca\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mg QCE (quantity crude equivalent) per 2ml serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50ml, 100ml, 250ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Motherwort Liquid Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou use traditional herbal medicine and want a single-herb motherwort tincture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're looking for traditional herbal support for nervous tension or stress-related symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer liquid tinctures (flexible dosing, fast absorption) over capsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're working with a herbalist, naturopath, or traditional medicine practitioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a Canadian-made, professionally produced herbal extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou appreciate single-herb formulas over multi-herb blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone with a heart condition or on heart medication (blood pressure, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics, beta blockers, digoxin) — motherwort has cardiac herbal activity and must be coordinated with your healthcare practitioner. Anyone pregnant or trying to conceive — motherwort has traditional uses related to menstruation and uterine activity that make it inappropriate during pregnancy. Anyone avoiding alcohol — this tincture is preserved in grain alcohol. Anyone under 18. If you don't already have an established relationship with a practitioner who knows traditional herbal medicine, motherwort is the kind of herb you should not self-treat with — the \"heart\" in the Latin name (\u003cem\u003ecardiaca\u003c\/em\u003e) is a reminder of why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Francis Motherwort Liquid is a single-herb tincture made from motherwort, a botanical traditionally used in Western herbal medicine for nervous tension. The liquid extract format offers a flexible alternative to capsules. The brand specializes in traditional herbal extracts made in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Motherwort Liquid Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMotherwort Liquid vs Motherwort Capsules\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapsules are pre-measured and convenient. Liquid tinctures let you adjust serving size more finely and are absorbed faster (sublingual or in water). Traditional herbalists generally prefer tinctures for the dosing flexibility and faster onset; capsule users prefer convenience. Both deliver the same herb — pick the format that fits how you'll use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMotherwort Liquid vs General Calming Herbs (Passionflower, Lemon Balm)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassionflower, lemon balm, and skullcap are general calming herbs used mainly for relaxation, sleep, and mild stress. Motherwort sits in a different tradition — its historical use spans both nervous tension and heart-related symptoms (palpitations, stress-related cardiac sensations), which is why it has cardiac drug interactions other calming herbs don't. For everyday stress without heart involvement, passionflower or lemon balm are gentler choices. For traditional heart-and-nerve combined support, motherwort is the specific herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMotherwort Liquid vs Hawthorn (Cardiac Herb)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawthorn (\u003cem\u003eCrataegus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the other major cardiac herb in Western tradition — used for general cardiovascular support and circulation. Motherwort is more associated with the nervous-tension-meets-heart-symptoms intersection (stress-driven palpitations, anxiety-felt-in-the-chest type complaints). Practitioners sometimes use them together; both require careful coordination with any heart medications you take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Traditional Herbal Tinctures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1:4 extract\u003c\/strong\u003e means 1 part herb to 4 parts solvent (alcohol-water mix). It's a standard traditional extraction ratio that preserves a broad range of plant compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQCE\u003c\/strong\u003e = \"quantity crude equivalent\" — the weight of dried herb the extract is equivalent to. 250mg QCE per 2ml means each 2ml dose is equivalent to 250mg of dried motherwort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol base.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grain alcohol is the standard tincture solvent — it extracts plant compounds that water alone can't, and it preserves the extract. Tinctures contain alcohol; if you avoid alcohol for any reason, a glycerine extract or a capsule is a better fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to take.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinctures can be taken directly under the tongue or diluted in a small amount of water — both work. Sublingual is slightly faster onset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Francis Herb Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Canada's longest-running professional herbal companies, growing and sourcing organic and wild-harvested herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake as directed on the product label, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Tinctures can be taken directly under the tongue or in a small amount of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions (please read carefully):\u003c\/strong\u003e Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e heart condition, are taking heart medication of any kind (blood pressure, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics, beta blockers, digoxin, etc.), or are using other supplements with cardiovascular or sedative activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to conceive, or under 18 years old. Do not combine with alcohol or with medications that have sedative properties. Consult a practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist. This is not a self-treatment herb — work with a qualified herbalist, naturopath, or healthcare practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is motherwort traditionally used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMotherwort (\u003cem\u003eLeonurus cardiaca\u003c\/em\u003e) has a long history in Western herbal medicine for nervous tension, stress-related heart symptoms, and certain women's health uses. The Latin name \u003cem\u003ecardiaca\u003c\/em\u003e means \"of the heart,\" reflecting its traditional cardiac-herbal role.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan I take this for anxiety?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf your practitioner has recommended it specifically, yes. For general everyday stress without heart involvement, gentler calming herbs (passionflower, lemon balm) or other supports (magnesium, L-theanine, ashwagandha) are usually a safer first step. Motherwort's cardiac activity makes it a more specialized choice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eDoes this contain alcohol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. The tincture is preserved in grain alcohol with distilled water and vegetable glycerine. If you avoid alcohol, a glycerine extract or a capsule form of motherwort is a better fit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan I take motherwort with heart medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOnly with your healthcare practitioner's explicit guidance. Motherwort has known interactions with cardiovascular medications including anticoagulants, beta blockers, and antiarrhythmics. Self-combining is not safe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs motherwort safe during pregnancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo. Motherwort has traditional uses related to menstruation and uterine activity and is not used during pregnancy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eHow do I take a tincture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDrop the labelled dose under your tongue and hold for 30 seconds, or mix into a small amount of water and drink. 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