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Lady's mantle: The herb for women

Lady's mantle (also known as veil lady's mantle or soft lady's mantle) is known by its Latin name , Alchemilla . The German name derives from the fact that the herb resembles a woman's flowing cloak. The plant has always been associated with women. As early as the Middle Ages, the herb was used as a cosmetic, medicinal plant, or poultice ; from the 19th century onward, 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 from May to September in Europe, Asia, and North America and belongs to the rose family ( Rosaceae ). It thrives in forests and damp meadows. Lady's mantle can grow up to 60 cm tall and has rounded leaves with serrated edges. The plant's flowers are yellowish-green and arranged in clusters. The herb used to make lady's mantle tea must contain a minimum amount of tannins.

The dried, above-ground parts of the lady's mantle , collected during the flowering period and without the root, are used for production . There is a persistent rumor that lady's mantle is poisonous. However, the herb can be eaten without concern. Nevertheless, the fresh plant should initially be consumed with caution.

Some people are intolerant to the tannins in lady's mantle and experience nausea and stomach upset. Caution is also advised when consuming lady's mantle with medication, as the tannins can interfere with its absorption in the intestines. Therefore, it is necessary to take it at a different time.

How does lady's mantle work?

This beneficial herb contains, among other things , bitter substances, tannins, and flavonoids . Tannins cause tissue layers to contract by altering the protein structure of skin and mucous membranes. In this way, they can seal minor and superficial wounds and weaken nerve signals in the skin , thus relieving itching. Other constituents 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. You should also...

2 tablespoons dried herb
per 1 cup of boiling water
Let it 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 dosage recommendations of your gynecologist and midwife.

How do you use lady's mantle?

Traditionally, lady's mantle is used to make teas, tinctures, oils and poultices, for example.

Lady's mantle is also suitable for a low-histamine diet.