Motherwort is a herbacious perennial plant of the mint family.[1]
Motherwort has healing properties, and is used in wizarding remedies; dried plantain leaves are used in the treatment of mad dog bites.[2][3]
Behind the scenes
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a herbaceous perennial plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Other common names include Throw-wort, Lion's Ear, andLion's Tail. Lion's Tail also being a common name for Leonotis leonurus, and Lion's Ear, a common name for Leonotis nepetifolia.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Mentioned on a book)
