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Alchemilla, Lady's Mantle

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Gart der Gesundheit, Cuba, 1485

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Alchemilla vulgaris, Lady's Mantle
Flora von Deutschland (25), Kohler, 1886

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Lady's Mantle
(Photo by Plenuska) (Wikimedia)


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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

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
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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

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