Western Herbalism
Lady's Mantle
Alchemilla vulgaris
Amphoteric emmenagogue and astringent Tones pelvic tissues approves mild diarrhea (5-10g/day) ESCOP: non-specific diarrhea, GI complaints Traditionally prized wound herb Sustainable and easy to grow
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Gangrene
- Bruises
- Gum inflammation
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Menstrual cramping
- Mild non-specific diarrhea
- Night sweats
- Bladder prolapse
- Fistula
- Infertility
- Bleeding gums
- Laryngitis
- Pelvic floor laxity
- Menorrhagia
- Metrorrhagia
- Hernia
- Excessive vaginal discharge
- Vaginitis
- Fibroids
- Ruptures
- Nausea
- Cervical dysplasia
- Mouth sores
- Old sores
- Menopausal hot flashes
- Vaginal inflammation
- Infected wounds
- Green wounds
- Postpartum uterine prolapse
- Diarrhea
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion: 2-4 Tbsp/cup, steep 10-15 min | ||
| Strong decoction: 4 Tbsp/cup simmer few min | ||
| Tincture | Tincture 1:5 (25-30% alc): 2-4 mL (0.4-0.8 tsp) 3x/day or 6-12 mL/day | 2-4 mL |
| Tea: 2-6 g/day | 2000-6000 mg | |
| : 5-10 g/day equivalent | 5000-10000 mg | |
| Infusion; sig 1-2 tsp./ cup TID [1 tsp. | Infusion; sig 1-2 tsp./ cup TID [1 tsp. = 0.9g] | 900-900 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Amphoteric emmenagogue and astringent Tones pelvic tissues approves mild diarrhea (5-10g/day) ESCOP: non-specific diarrhea, GI complaints Traditionally prized wound herb Sustainable and easy to grow
primary-actions. Lady's Mantle acts primarily as: Astringent, Hemostatic, Vulnerary, Uterine tonic. Secondary actions include Emmenagogue, Antidiarrheal, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
indications. Lady's Mantle is traditionally indicated for: Gangrene, Bruises, Gum inflammation, Heavy menstrual bleeding, Menstrual cramping, Mild non-specific diarrhea, Night sweats, Bladder prolapse, Fistula, Infertility, Bleeding gums, Laryngitis, Pelvic floor laxity, Menorrhagia, Metrorrhagia, and 34 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Lady's Mantle: Infusion: 2-4 Tbsp/cup, steep 10-15 min; Strong decoction: 4 Tbsp/cup simmer few min; Tincture 1:5 (25-30% alc): 2-4 mL (0.4-0.8 tsp) 3x/day or 6-12 mL/day; Tea: 2-6 g/day; : 5-10 g/day equivalent; Sitz bath: strong decoction
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