Alchemilla, Lady's Mantle
Gart der Gesundheit, Cuba, 1485
Alchemilla vulgaris, Lady's Mantle
Flora von Deutschland (25), Kohler, 1886
Flora von Deutschland (25), Kohler, 1886
Botanical name:
Alchemilla vulgaris
A number of varieties were used including Lesser and Alpine
Parts used:
Herb (fresh is best); sometimes the root
Temperature & Taste:
Temperate (slightly Cool), dry; slightly Bitter
Alchemilla vulgaris
A number of varieties were used including Lesser and Alpine
Parts used:
Herb (fresh is best); sometimes the root
Temperature & Taste:
Temperate (slightly Cool), dry; slightly Bitter
Uses:
1. Cools the Blood, Stops Bleeding:
2. Benefits the Uterus, Moves the Blood, Regulates Menstruation:
3. Astringes, Stops Leakage:
4. Clears Heat and Damp, Promotes Urine:
5. Externally:
-Topically for Wounds, Bruises, Fractures, Sores
Dose:
Brief Decoction: 5–15 grams
Powder: 1 –3 grams
Brief Decoction: 5–15 grams
Powder: 1 –3 grams
Main Combinations:
1. To Regulate Menstruation, Lady's Mantle with ... available in PRO version
2. Menopause:
i. combine Lady's Mantle with ... available in PRO version
ii. Lady's Mantle with ... available in PRO version
3. Leukorrhea:
i. Lady's Mantle with ... available in PRO version
ii. Lady's Mantle, ... available in PRO version
4. Prevent Miscarriage, combine Lady's Mantle with ... available in PRO version
5. Postpartum tonic, Lady's Mantle, ... available in PRO version
6. Congealed and Stagnant Blood, Lady's Mantle, ... available in PRO version
7. Gastroenteritis, combine Lady's Mantle with ... available in PRO version
8. Hernia:
i. combine Lady's Mantle with ... available in PRO version
ii. Lady's Mantle, ... available in PRO version
iii. in Children, apply linen cloth soaked in decoction of Lentils to the place while taken Lady's Mantle powder internally. (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615)
9. Night-sweats, combine Lady's Mantle with ... available in PRO version
10. Shingles: combine Lady's Mantle with ... available in PRO version
Cautions:
1. Use cautiously during Pregnancy (some have warned against using during pregnancy)
Main Preparations used:
Distilled Water of the whole plant, Essence
1. Use cautiously during Pregnancy (some have warned against using during pregnancy)
Main Preparations used:
Distilled Water of the whole plant, Essence