Indications

Nervous
• used primarily in women for nervousness and exhuastion with cardiovascular involement:
- insomnia
- agitation
- anxiety
- hysteria

Cardiovascular
• heart problems associated with anxiety
• tachycardia
• arrhythmias
• palpitations
• reduced coronary perfusion

Gynecological
• irregular menstruation in nervous individuals
• amenorrhea
• dysmenorrhea

Endocrine
• hyperthyroidism

Actions

• Cardiotonic
• Hypotensive
• Nervine
• Emmenagogue
• Antiarrhythmic
• Carminative
• Antispasmodic
• Bitter

Constituents

• Alkaloids (Stachydrine, Leonurine)
• Iridoids
• Volatile Oils
• Diterpenoids
• Flavonoids

Posology

• Tincture (1:5 in 45% EtOH): 2-6 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 25% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
• Infusion (dried herb): 2-4 g

Safety

Generally considered safe when used as indicated.

Pregnancy: Use with caution; emmenagogue effects.

References

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