Lady's mantle is pretty to look at in the garden, especially when it is in bloom. But that this herb has more than just an ornamental value becomes apparent when you go into naturopathy and research it…

Lady's mantle against women's diseases

Lady's mantle is mainly used against typical women's ailments such as menstrual pain. In addition, it is useful during childbirth and afterwards. It has a relaxing effect on the uterus and thus supports the birth. It promotes milk production during breastfeeding. In addition, due to the plant hormone it contains, which is similar to female progesterone, it can compensate for progesterone deficiencies in the body.

The herb can be taken regularly four weeks before the birth. It prepares the uterus by relaxing and loosening it. This makes the birth process easier. At birth, lady's mantle herb should be taken externally as a tea or via tincture.

Anyone who suffers from significant menstrual problems such as abdominal pain and heavy bleeding or irregular cycles can take lady's mantle as a tea (3 cups a day) as a preventive measure or directly for relief. The effectiveness is described by many women as noticeable.

Lady's Mantle: Not just for women

The term lady's mantle may put many men off, so they steer clear of the herb and its ingestion. But lady's mantle is much more than an herb that helps with women's diseases. Men should not shy away from using it.

How does lady's mantle work?

Lady's mantle, which is called Alchemilla vulgaris in medicine, has a wide spectrum of effects. Among other things, he works:

  • calming
  • blood purifying
  • hematopoietic
  • balancing hormone levels
  • diuretic
  • antispasmodic
  • circulation-enhancing
  • antiseptic
  • anti-inflammatory
  • astringent
  • labour-inducing

With which complaints does lady's mantle help?

With its multifaceted effects, the herb helps with:

  • Problems with the gastrointestinal tract
  • colds
  • fever
  • kidney failure
  • insomnia
  • a headache
  • suppuration such as abscesses and acne
  • poorly healing wounds
  • Inflammation in the mouth and throat
  • menopausal symptoms
  • menstrual pain
  • heavy menstrual bleeding
  • dry skin

Application of lady's mantle

If you have planted lady's mantle herb in your own garden, you can harvest it yourself. The best time to harvest the herb is between May and September when it is in bloom. You can then use it fresh, for example in smoothies or salads.

Since the harvest quantities are usually high and the whole herb cannot be used or consumed immediately, it is advisable to dry it and use it later, for example to prepare a tea. A heaped teaspoon of the dried herb is sufficient for one cup. Lady's mantle tastes extremely pleasant as a tea.

Lady's mantle as a tincture

To make a lady's mantle tincture you need a 40% vol. alcohol such as double grain, fresh or dried plant parts, a sealable container and a sieve or a coffee filter. How to proceed:

  • Pour the alcohol over the herb in the container
  • close the vessel
  • leave in a warm place for 2 to 6 weeks
  • Filter the tincture through a sieve or coffee filter
  • pour into jar and seal

You can keep the finished tincture for several years. The alcohol preserves it well. To use: Take 3 to 6 drops 2 to 3 times a day. It is best to gradually increase the dosage.

Lady's mantle as an envelope

Lady's mantle can be used externally as an envelope. You have two variants to choose from. Either you soak a cotton cloth (or other cloth like cheesecloth) in a lady's mantle tea infusion and you make a porridge out of crushed lady's mantle herb. You can use the envelope for abscesses, dry skin and acne, for example. Leave it on the skin for at least 30 minutes.

Can lady's mantle be overdosed and what is the right dose?

You should not take more than 5 to 10 g per day. Lady's mantle contains so-called tannins, which in excess have a harmful effect on the liver. If you want to use the plant for medicinal purposes, it is advisable not to plant too many specimens. Yields tend to be high and what do you end up with closets full of dried herb?

Attention: Pregnant women up to the 8th month should not use the lady's mantle. It can start premature labor and miscarriage. Lady's herb can/should only be taken regularly when the fetus is fully formed around the 36th week.

tips and tricks

Lady's mantle can also be eaten straight from the plant. But few people like the bitter taste… Both the leaves and the flowers are edible.

KKF

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Herbs