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Leonurus

Leonurus

9.9
A group of strong herbs in the mint family with flowers in rings around the stem including motherwort
  • noun
  • /liˈɒn.jʊ.rəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : león
  • The Leonurus genus includes the commonly known motherwort plant.

Examples

  • Researchers studied several species within the Leonurus genus for their medicinal properties.

  • The Leonurus plant is often used in herbal medicine.

  • Leonurus thrives in temperate climates across Europe and Asia.

  • Many people are unaware of the benefits of Leonurus.

  • In traditional medicine, Leonurus is valued for its calming effects on the nervous system.

  • The herbalist recommended Leonurus to individuals seeking natural remedies for anxiety.

  • Botanists have classified Leonurus as an important herb in the mint family, renowned for its therapeutic uses.

Compounds

Leonotis leonurus
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9.9

A South African plant of the mint family with bright orange flowers and leaves sometimes smoked instead of tobacco

Leonurus cardiaca
  • Specialized
9.9

A bitter herb with toothed leaves and pale pink or white flowers that grows along hedges and forest edges

Surface Forms

Leonurus singular
Leonuri singular

Etymology

Leonurus comes from the Greek parts leon ('lion') and oura ('tail'), because the plant's long flower spikes look like a 'lion's tail'. That's why Leonurus became the name for this group of mint-family plants, including motherwort.