Leonurus cardiaca, Motherwort Seeds
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Leonurus cardiaca
Motherwort
drug
harvest: during the flowering (June/July)
herb (Leonuri herba)
most important active substances
diterpene bitter principles:leocardin, iridoids:leonuride, flavonoids, tannins
most important usages
nervous cardiac disorders, bronchial asthma, climateric symptoms, homeopathy
Recommendations for cultivation
Weight per thousand seed grains: 0,9 g
Seed demand for drilling: april/may 6 kg/ha
Demand for plantation: spring or autumn 4 - 6 plants/m²
Distance between the rows: 50 - 100 cm