Lady’s Mantle
(Alchemilla vulgaris)
Also know as Alder buckthorn
Botanical Information
A low growing meadow plant and garden plant in the Rose family with yellowish-green flowers and large circular folded leaves.
Working with Lady’s Mantle
Part(s) Used
Herb
Herb Forms
Tincture, capsule, bulk herb for tea.
Lady’s mantle is a popular women’s herb used for such complaints as cramps, heavy menstruation, and menopause. It is used internally for diarrhea and as a douche for leukorrea and vaginitis. Externally, lady’s mantle serves as a wash for cuts and burns.
It has also been used topically in traditional medicine for leukorrea and vulval itching.
Lady’s Mantle has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of NEUTRAL.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Lady’s Mantle
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