Motherwort earned its common name because it was once a favorite herb among midwives. The leaf of this herb is characterized by a very bitter flavor and a hairy texture, which likely explains why motherwort is also known as Lion's Ear and Lion's Tail. * May reduce postpartum blood loss. Early research suggests that treatment with motherwort and oxytocin may significantly reduce the risk of postpartum blood loss. * May alleviate anxiety and depression. While limited in scope, early human and rat studies show a reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression after taking motherwort or leonurine extracts daily for up to 4 weeks. * May decrease inflammation .