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Motherwort Leaf/Flower Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Cedar Bear

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Motherwort Leaf/Flower is a dietary supplement by Cedar Bear with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, heart palpitations, menstrual discomfort.Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Motherwort. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Motherwort Leaf/Flower by Cedar Bear

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (0.50 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: motherwort leaf and flower. Motherwort is a traditional herb used in folk medicine for several purposes.

The liquid form is made with USP grade vegetable glycerin and purified water, which serve as the base and delivery method.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Motherwort's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Motherwort for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Bleeding — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Our data show motherwort as possibly effective for bleeding. For anxiety, amenorrhea (missing periods), asthma, and alcohol use disorder, the evidence is insufficient—we simply don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works or doesn't.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether motherwort fits your particular health goal.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Motherwort

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Motherwort appears to be generally well tolerated when taken by mouth in the short term, though human safety data are limited. The most common side effects orally are diarrhea and stomach irritation.

If you take more than 3 grams, there's a risk of uterine bleeding. Motherwort may cause contact dermatitis if it touches your skin and can trigger photosensitivity reactions (sun sensitivity), so protect your skin from sun exposure while using it.

Because motherwort has traditionally been thought to stimulate the uterus, the safety data advise against use in pregnancy. We don't have enough data to know whether it's safe during breastfeeding—talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Motherwort

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Motherwort.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 248 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take CNS depressants—sedatives, sleep aids, anti-anxiety medications, narcotic painkillers, or certain blood pressure drugs—check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Motherwort may make these effects stronger, leaving you overly drowsy or sedated.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Motherwort may help with bleeding, but evidence for other uses is thin. It's generally well tolerated short-term, but it can cause sedation and shouldn't be combined with sleep aids or anti-anxiety medications without checking first.

Avoid it if you're pregnant. Before starting, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take any medications for sleep, anxiety, or blood pressure.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Motherwort Leaf/Flower, straight from the product label.

Brand Cedar Bear
Barcode (UPC) 834711004053
Net contents 60 mL; 2 fl. Oz.
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2020
DSLD ID 239295
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Motherwort Leaf/Flower by Cedar Bear, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
834711004053
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend0.5 mL--
Motherwort0 NP--

Other ingredients: USP Grade Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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Formulation

Manufactured in the USA

True Alcohol Free Sugar Free Gluten Free

Vegan

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: .5 mL (10 drops) 1 to 3 times a day, or as needed. Shake well.

Precautions

Note: Consult your physician before use.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practices K (Kosher)

Formula

K (Kosher)

Leonurus cardiaca spp.

General Statements

Herbal Single

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Motherwort Leaf/Flower by Cedar Bear label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Motherwort Leaf/Flower by Cedar Bear

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

0.5 mL per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: USP Grade Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Motherwort Leaf/Flower by Cedar Bear Drug Interactions

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248Drugs
248 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Motherwort Leaf/Flower with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Motherwort1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, taking motherwort concomitantly with other CNS depressants may increase the risk of sedation.
Motherwort has been reported to cause CNS depression and sedation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Motherwort Leaf/Flower, from the product label.

Cedar Bear

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Name
Cedar Bear Naturales INC
Street Address
PO Box 158
City
Roosevelt
State
UT
ZipCode
84066
Phone Number
1-888-854-3727
Web Address
Cedarbear.com
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Motherwort Leaf/Flower by Cedar Bear: Common Questions

Does Motherwort Leaf/Flower by Cedar Bear interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Motherwort Leaf/Flower has a known interaction with 248 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Motherwort Leaf/Flower contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take motherwort if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against motherwort in pregnancy because it's traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus. For breastfeeding, we don't have enough safety information—talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What are the most common side effects?
When taken by mouth, diarrhea and stomach irritation are the most commonly reported side effects. If you use more than 3 grams, there's a risk of uterine bleeding. Motherwort can also cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation) and sun sensitivity, so protect your skin.
Does motherwort actually work for anxiety?
The evidence for anxiety is insufficient—we don't have enough reliable data to say one way or the other. If anxiety relief is your goal, discuss with your doctor or pharmacist whether motherwort is worth trying or if another option might be better.
What is motherwort used for?
Motherwort is possibly effective for bleeding. For other traditional uses—anxiety, missing periods, asthma, and alcohol use disorder—the evidence doesn't yet support a clear benefit.
Why does this product make me drowsy?
Motherwort causes central nervous system depression and sedation, which is why drowsiness is a known effect. If you take sleep aids or anti-anxiety medications, the sedation can be stronger—that's why you should check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

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The Full Monographs Behind Motherwort Leaf/Flower’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Motherwort Leaf/Flower's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Motherwort 6 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  4. Wojtyniak K, Szymanski M, Matlawska I. Leonurus cardiaca L. (motherwort): a review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology. Phytother Res 2013;27(8):1115-20.
  5. Xia WT, Zhou H, Wang Y, et al. Motherwort injection in preventing post-abortion hemorrhage after induced abortion: A multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Explore (NY). 2019. pii: S1550-8307(19)30447-1. PubMed
  6. Cao Shan DOSOGC, Zhang W, Zhao Z, et al. Post-marketing safety surveillance and reevaluation of Motherwort injection: A clinical study of 10 094 cases. J Tradit Chin Med. 2018 Aug;38(4):625-635. DOI

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