Names:  Leonuri cardiacae herba, Leonurus, Lion's Ear, Lion's Tail, Roman Motherwort, Throw-Wort. Leonurus cardiaca and other Leonurus species.

Family: Laminaceae or Labiatae

Properties:

invigorate blood, regulate menses Lochioschesis (discharge post delivery)
induce urination, reduce swelling – xue lin syndrome
edema

Dosage: 9 – 60g. 

Also Used For:

Orally, motherwort is used for cardiac symptoms of neurosis, cardiac insufficiency, fast heart rate or other arrhythmias, and hyperthyroidism.

The seeds of Leonurus artemisia or Leonurus heterophyllus are used to improve eyesight and as a general tonic.  

Folk medicine, motherwort is used for treating amenorrhea and flatulence.