Botanical nomenclature: Leonurus cardiaca
Common name: Heart Balm, Motherweed, Motherwort, Lion Rubber, Heart Agripalma
Origin: europe
Height: 1.00 – 1.50 meters
Luminosity: partial shadow, full sun
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Leonurus
Species: L. cardiaca
Mother herb or balm of the heart is the common name in north america for that herbaceous perene of the honey family that generally grows between 1 meter and 1.50 meters of height. It is native from south east of europe and central asia, but with time was introduced in many countries around the world, is now found in great part of the usa, mainly outside roads, forest margins, disturbed areas and residual areas.
Flowers small, sixteen, lilas-pink with tubular cordles of 2 lips flow from june to september in rosetas aninhadas in the axilles of leaves. The species are hermafrodite (it has male and feminine organs) and is pollinated by bees.
In europe, it was administered as a remedy for menstrual census and high arterial pressure reduction, already recognized by their adstringent and silent properties.
Mother era is considered more effective in reducing blood pressure than valeriana (valeriana officinalis). Moreover, the content of vitamins (a) and (c) in their composition also increase their beneficial effect. Another characteristics is to support in cases of accelerated heart rate, tachycardia (especially caused by situations of anxiety, stress and tension) and irregularities in the rhythm of the heart, as well as for reduction of blood coulins (trombos). May also be used for cardiac irregularities caused by excess of tireoid stimulation. (hypertreoidism and tireotoxicosis).
Cardiac leonurus contains acids (citric, malic and oleic acid), alkaloids, carbohydrates, phenol-glycosides, flavonoids, iridoides, tanins and terpenoids.
The species are not demanded as to planting soil and can grow on nutritionally poor soils. May grow in partial shadow or full sun. Prefer only with good ummity and that promotes good drainage.
Edible applications:
Fresh or dry flows can be used as a flavoring soup, especially lentils or peas. Them are also used as condiments in the beer. Fresh or dry flowers are used to make a tea.
Other uses:
A dark green-olive dye is got from leaves.
Leaves and flowers are used in phytotherapy
A plant of easy growth and that generally self-season when well adapted.
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Our guide for seed germination is only a suggestion between many other forms in the market. It worked for us and so we are passing it on to you, but some knowledge about seed germination is necessary for seed germination, even the easiest.
Most seeds need moisture to germinate, even plants of desert origin need their seed substrate to remain moist until germination.
Most of seeds need oxygen to germ, when buried too long in their growth, or if the growth is too wet, the seeds will not find the oxygen required.
Some seeds need light to germ, must be seed superficially, lightly covered on the soil, other should not receive light, shall be seeded little or no light.
The golden rule is to cover the seeds equal to your own size.
Many seeds germ better at a certain temperature, some will germ in a relatively broad range, and others still need floating temperatures.
Almost all seeds are waiting in a state sleep for some external stimulation to break their sleep, some need only an environment with sufficiently high moisture, others need vernalization and / or scarification.
I hope our guide to germination can be useful to you.
1) Substrate: the substrate must be of good quality and suitable for seed germination. The same should be light and porous, like the cake batter. If it is compacted the seeds will not germinate.
2) Moisture: No seed germinates if it does not have adequate moisture. The substrate should remain moist throughout the process. If soaked, the seeds will rot, it should be just damp.
3) Heat: Most seeds require a suitable temperature range for their germination. When not informed, this temperature usually fluctuates around 24 / 25ºC.
4) Some species require dormancy breaking treatment. Because?
a) Because we are dealing with rare and exotic species. They are often species that inhabit other continents.
b) Because the climate in which they live can, and generally, differs from ours.
c) Because in order to introduce a new species, we need to know and understand its original habitat; and so we may, perhaps, introduce it into our environment, since we know that many have already been introduced in this way.
d) And how will we know the best way to introduce them? Always trying to mimic its original habitat. Always search. Information is the foundation for the success of any endeavor.
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