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Recipe

Motherwort infusion

Herb:
Leonurus cardiaca Leonurus cardiaca
Plant part:
Leaf

About 12 minBeginnerRecipe science profile

Procedure

  1. Use 1–2 teaspoons of dried herb with leaves per cup.
  2. Pour boiling water, cover, and steep 8–12 minutes.
  3. Strain — bitterness typical of many Lamiaceae herbs; use short-term.

Extraction

Herb:
poměry dle kroků receptu na kartě
Solvent:
mediální složení (voda, alkohol, olej, med…) viz jednotlivé kroky
Shelf life:
po přípravě uchovávej hygienicky a podle typu výrobku (chlad, světlo, alkohol)
Target compounds:
orientační domácí extrakce — profil závisí na teplotě, času řezu a poměrech

Notes

Pregnancy and lactation: consult a qualified professional — see warnings on the herb card.

Why it works

Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural in intent; it does not automatically match the extraction or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with a clinician if you use medication.

Literature

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Leonurus cardiacaHerb card

Herbal infusion (tea)Processing method detail

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