Lady's mantle herb
Herbs
Scientific name: Alchemilla vulgaris L.
Synonyms: Silverweed, Ladies mantle
Family: Rosaceae
Where the plant is found: Europe, Asia, North America
Characteristics: The leaves are silky hairy on the underside and have so-called secretion glands. In damp weather, you can see so-called guttation droplets hanging from each leaf tip.
Use & preparation
Lady's mantle herb
Use
For diarrhea, stomach and intestinal upsets, menstrual cramps.
Effect
Astringent, calming, blood-forming, blood-purifying, haemostatic, diuretic, antispasmodic, tonic
Tea preparation
Pour 250 ml boiling water over 1 heaped teaspoon, leave to infuse for 10 minutes, strain and drink warm.
Dosage
Drink 2 to 3 cups a day as required.
Notes
Lady's mantle herb contains so-called elagitannins
and also has an antioxidant effect.
Contained in:
Women's tea - PZN 05023224
Women's tea in a pyramid tea bag - PZN 15382639
Lady's mantle herb - PZN 03633059
