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Lady's mantle - leaf and flower 50g
(Herba Alchemillae vulgaris)
Lady's mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) is one of the best remedies for a variety of gynecological problems and for women's health in general.
Problems with
- menstruation
- pregnancy
- menopause unpleasant course
- mycosis...
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Binomial nameAlchemilla vulgaris Commonly called (often known as)Lady's mantle StorageStore in a dry place at a temperature up to 25°C |
Description of herb
According to the pastor Künzl, a respected Swiss healer, Lady's mantle has miraculous effects and claims that if women used butterbur tea throughout their lives, from puberty to the end of menopause, then two-thirds of all "women's" surgeries would not be necessary.
It grows from lowlands to mountains on meadows, pastures, in light damp forests, by roads and streams. It occurs almost throughout Europe, temperate and northern Asia, and eastern North America. It is a 10 to 30 cm high, straight and branched herb in the upper part with small yellow-green flowers forming the terminal apical inflorescences similar to a ball.
The part used is stem (Herba Alchemillae vulgaris), containing 6 - 8% of hydrolyzable tannins, bitter, essential oil, traces of salicylic acid, vitamin C and others. The flowering stem is collected from May to September and dried as quickly as possible in the shade and in thin layers, because the drug is very delicate and easily evaporates. Properly dried, it has the original color, is odorless and has an astringent bitter taste.
Healing effects
It is used as an astringent (for diarrhea, heavy menstruation) and preventively to suppress menopausal symptoms.
It also has a mild anticonvulsant and diuretic effect.
It is part of metabolic tea mixtures used in a reduction diet.
It reduces menstrual pain and helps in menopause. Tea treats many of the problems associated with a woman's menstrual cycle. Thanks to the tannin content, tannin reduces the pain of menstruation and alleviates excessive bleeding, at the same time, with long-term and regular use, it can correct the irregularity of the menstrual cycle and make it easier for a woman's body to cope with the onset of menopause.
A bath of helps to cure various yeast diseases. It is used for rinsing the vagina and sitting baths during the so-called white discharge, which is a manifestation of a fungal infection of the uterus, helps destroy the cause of the infection and suppresses the accompanying itching. In this case, it is recommended to take it internally throughout the treatment. It has no side effects.
Anti-inflammatory effects are also used in the case of occasional and chronic inflammation of the ovaries, internally in the form of tea and in the form of sitting baths, either alone or in combination with other herbs.
It has a positive effect on the woman's psyche, affected by hormonal changes, alleviates symptoms such as sweating, so-called flushing, nervousness, insomnia, anxiety, etc.
It has anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects. It is used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the lower abdomen, diseases with increased bleeding, diabetes and stomach problems. It is also great against diarrhea and hemorrhoids. It treats various skin diseases and poorly healing wounds.
Active substances
- tannins (up to 8%, especially catechin tannins and tannin)
- bitterness
- essential oils
- flavonoids (kempferol and quercetin glycosides)
- flavony
- isoflavones
- phytosterols (sitosterol, spinasterol)
- salicylic acid
- organic acids
- hydrolysable gallotanins
- ellagotaniny
- mineral substances
- vitamin C
It is a source of phytohormones, which are plant hormones that can stimulate the processes in the human body controlled by the body's own hormones.
Properties
* Decreasing appetite
* Tight
* Depurative
* Cooling
* Toning
* Healing
Recommended at
- gynecological problems
- menstrual problems
- problems with pregnancy
- menopausal problems (sweating, flushing, nervousness, insomnia, anxiety, etc.)
- mycoses
- hemorrhoids
- various skin diseases and poorly healing wounds
Preparation and dosing
It is used internally as tea or externally for baths. It is also served in combination with other herbs. When used alone, the infusion is prepared from 2 tablespoons of dried stem, which is boiled for 3 minutes in 0.5 l of water - the infusion is left to stand for 30 minutes and is used 6 times a day for about 80 ml.
TEA
Preparation: Pour 3 teaspoons of dried stem into 1/4 liter of boiling water and let it boil briefly. Let it infuse for about 20 minutes and then drain.
Dosing: Drink 2 cups a day
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HERBAL TEAM FOR PREGNANCY
Preparation: 50g of Lady's mantle, 50g of Hyssop, 50g of Meadowsweet and 50g of Tribulus terrestris. Pour 1/4 liter of boiling water over one tablespoon of this herbal mixture and let it infuse for 20 minutes, then drain.
Dosing: Drink the first 7 days after menstruation twice a day (fasting in the morning and in the evening) and the remaining days once a day in the morning on an empty stomach. Do not drink tea during menstruation. It is recommended to use at least 3 menstrual cycles.
BATH
Preparation: Pour 200g of dried stem into cold water and let it infuse overnight. The next day, heat the infusion and add to the bath.
Dosing: It is used, for example, for inflammation of the large intestine.
It is also used in the form of a gargle for cramping muscle pain or nosebleeds
Side effects
The great advantage of this herb is that even with long-term and regular use, no side effects, general health risks or contraindications are known.
REMEMBER: Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.