- Region
- Europe
- Origin
- Temperate and northern Europe and the mountains of western Asia. Alchemilla vulgaris
Europe · Herb · № 58
Alchemilla xanthochlora
Herb · Europe
Lady's mantle
Alchemilla xanthochlora
An astringent herb used in folk medicine mainly for heavy periods and diarrhoea. There is little clinical research.
Safety notes
Always have unusual bleeding checked by a doctor. Little data on pregnancy.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Herbal medicine worldwide: Not in pregnancy.
Preparation
Leaves and flowering herb are used as a tea or externally as a wash. No dosage is given here.
Use in traditions
The name refers to the Virgin Mary's cloak; medieval alchemists collected the dew drops from its leaves. Ody places it in the European tradition of women's herbs.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Herbal medicine worldwide
Attributed effects
Astringent, regulates menstruation, digestive tonic, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing.
Preparation and amount
Tea up to 5 times a day for diarrhoea; as a wash for weeping eczema, gargle for sore throat and mouth ulcers, vaginal douche for discharge and itching; tincture for menstrual and menopausal complaints; cream with rose water for vaginal itching.
Caution: Not in pregnancy.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)TinctureSalve and balm