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Cardiovascular

Benign palpitations

4 plants

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If the pulse is irregularly irregular, this is AF until proven otherwise. Motherwort is a traditional cardiac nervine. Avoid yohimbe, ephedra, high caffeine, bitter orange.

Primary plants

  1. Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
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    MotherwortStrong traditional

    Leonurus cardiaca

    Traditional cardiac nervine for palpitations with anxiety.

    Typical. Aerial tincture/tea as labeled.

    Safety. Uterine stimulant traditional — avoid in pregnancy. Sedation mild.

  2. Linden (Tilia cordata)
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    LindenStrong traditional

    Tilia cordata

    Calming tea.

    Typical. Flower tea.

    Safety. Allergy rare.

Supportive plants2
  • Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
    Lemon balmHuman data
    Melissa officinalis

    If anxiety is the driver.

    Typical. Leaf tea.

    Safety. Clean.

  • Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
    HawthornHuman data
    Crataegus monogyna

    If there is a mild HF/HTN context — not for unworked palpitations.

    Typical. Leaf/flower extract.

    Safety. Hypotension, glycosides.

When this is not enough

  • Syncope, irregularly irregular pulse, chest pain, family SCD, electrolyte chaos, thyroid storm

Rooted is a private clinical reference for licensed practitioners. It is educational, not a treatment protocol, and not a substitute for the chart, the exam, or pharmacy review. Plant medicines interact with drugs and can harm liver, kidney, heart, pregnancy, and children.

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