Motherwort | Protect the Heart
Description
Associations
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Astrological Sign: Cancer
Chakra: Heart
Deities: Hera
Description
Also sold as Lion's Tail, Lion's Ear and Throw-wort. Motherwort is worked with for calming emotional intensity, protecting the heart, and restoring a sense of inner steadiness. In spiritual practice, it is often chosen during times of overwhelm, reactivity, or a racing mind, helping to soften sharp edges without shutting down feeling entirely. It supports courage through calm rather than force.
Plant Context
Motherwort grows in tough conditions, often thriving in disturbed or neglected areas. Its resilience reflects its spiritual role as a protector and stabilizer, particularly for those who carry emotional weight. The plant’s name itself speaks to its long association with care, protection, and the heart.
In the Hand
Coarse, prickly cut leaf and flower spike, dull green and stiff enough to catch on the fingers. Sharply bitter when crushed.
Work with it
Motherwort is commonly used in calming rituals, steadying practices, and work around emotional overwhelm. A focused way to work with it is during moments of overwhelm, pairing it with breathwork or journaling to restore composure and perspective.
Work It With
- Skullcap
- Moringa Leaf
- Olive Leaf
- Rose Quartz Tower
- Charcoal Disks, for burning loose herbs
- How to work with herbs spiritually
- Shop the whole apothecary by purpose
Important Notes
Avoid during pregnancy.
Sold as a ritual botanical, not as food, supplement, or medicine. Not for consumption.
Offered for its traditional folkloric and metaphysical associations only, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent anything.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Sold in 1/2 ounce packages.
