Motherwort (Leonurus Cardiaca) Gender: Feminie Planet: Venus (Leo) Element: Water/ Fire Magical Purpose: Counter Magick, Protection, Heart opening (Lion Heart), Courage Medicinal Purpose: Motherwort is used for heart conditions, including heart failure, irregular heartbeat, fast heartbeat, and heart symptoms due to anxiety. It is also used for the absence of menstrual periods, intestinal gas (flatulence), and over-active thyroid (hyperthyroidism) Sold in bags of 2.5 oz