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Lady's mantle: The herb for women

Lady's mantle (also known as common lady's mantle or garden lady's mantle) is known by the Latin term Alchemilla. The German name stems from the fact that the herb is reminiscent of a woman's flowing cloak. The plant has always been associated with the world of women. As early as the Middle Ages, the herb served as a cosmetic, medicinal plant, or compress; from the 19th century onwards, it was primarily used as a homeopathic remedy, tincture, tea, bath, or rinse.

Lady's mantle plant versus lady's mantle herb

The plant blooms between May and September in Europe, Asia, and North America and is classified as a member of the rose family (Rosaceae). It thrives in forests and on damp meadows. Lady's mantle can grow up to 60 cm tall and features rounded leaves with serrated edges. The plant's flowers are yellowish-green and arranged in clusters. Lady's mantle herb, from which lady's mantle tea in particular is made, must contain a minimum level of tannins.

For production, the dried, above-ground parts of the lady's mantle collected during the flowering period are used, excluding the roots. There is a rumor that lady's mantle is poisonous. However, the herb can be consumed without concern. Nevertheless, one should consume the fresh plant with caution at first:

Some people do not tolerate the tannins contained in lady's mantle and react with nausea and stomach discomfort. Caution is also advised when consuming it with medications, as the tannins can interfere with their absorption in the intestine. Therefore, taking them at different times is necessary.

How does lady's mantle work?

The beneficial herb contains bitter substances, tannins, and flavonoids, among others. Tannins cause tissue layers to contract by altering the protein structure of skin and mucous membranes. In this way, they can seal smaller and superficial wounds and dampen nerve signals in the skin, which can help alleviate itching. Other ingredients include:

essential oils
plant progesterone
saponins
glycosides
lecithin
resins

Lady's mantle effects and traditional use during menopause

During menopause, it is recommended to drink three to five cups of the herb daily. To do this, you should

2 tbsp of dried herb
per 1 cup of boiling water
let steep for 10-15 minutes

Lady's mantle and pregnancy

Lady's mantle can also be consumed during pregnancy. However, you should strictly adhere to the intake recommendations of your gynecologist and your midwife.

How is lady's mantle used?

Traditionally, lady's mantle is used to make products such as teas, tinctures, oils, and compresses.

Lady's mantle is also suitable for a low-histamine diet and is included as a botanical ingredient in our FemFit. The dietary supplement, developed by women for women, combines lady's mantle with other select botanicals such as chaste tree, ashwagandha, and yarrow, as well as vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.

FemFit is vegan and suitable for a low-histamine, low-fructose, gluten-free, and lactose-free diet. Furthermore, it is free from unnecessary additives.