Motherwort is an herb that is considered either a weed or a garden perennial. It is native to Europe and Asia, though has naturalized in many places in the world. It's botanical name, Leonurus cardiaca, means Lion Heart(ed). It turns out, this herb is very beneficial for the heart.

Hawthorn (Craetagus spp.) is a small tree/large shrub related to roses and apples.
It grows wild or planted in landscapes and hedgerows in Northern regions of the world. It has white-pink flowers, red rose-hip like fruit, and thorns.

Hawthorn blooms in May, around the same time as your local apple trees. In England and Ireland it is often found blooming on May Day.

Traditionally it was used in fertility rituals of Beltane and to decorate the May Pole and crowns and garlands in wedding ceremonies. It was considered to be an herb of love, fertility, and the heart.

The shift into spring is subtle where I live, but the more tuned in I become, the more drastic it really feels. It's difficult because I crave seeing the emergence of the green world, but it is still months away. It comforts me to know that the emergence is beginning, in the deep nourishing dark soil, where the plants truly reside.

There are 5 herbs that everyone would benefit from including in their diet.

I feel so strongly about this, that I host a 6-week online course and support system called Nourish Yourself, that helps people incorporate these herbs (and a few others) into their lives.

There are several 6-week sessions that enroll through the year. In each session there are 4 live classes with replays available, plus 9 other video classes and pdf notes. Once you are a course participant, you have lifetime access to all of the video classes and notes, to enjoy at your own pace.

By working with these 5 herbs, you can nourish all aspects of your health. They are nutrient dense, commonly found, and inexpensive.

The Top 5 Herbs for Health are: