motherwort

/ˈmʌðərwɜːrt/
noun
  1. A tall plant with small pink or purple flowers, used in traditional medicine to help with anxiety and heart conditions.
    • The field was dotted with clusters of motherwort swaying in the breeze.
    • Grandma grows motherwort in her garden and makes tea from its leaves.
    • Some herbalists recommend motherwort to help calm nerves during stressful times.
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