The bitter and astringent aerial portions of the lady's mantle plant are used to positively influence the uterus, spleen, and kidneys. In addition to possessing astringent properties, the herb is also regarded as a febrifuge. The herb contains tannin...
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Description
The bitter and astringent aerial portions of the lady's mantle plant are used to positively influence the uterus, spleen, and kidneys. In addition to possessing astringent properties, the herb is also regarded as a febrifuge. The herb contains tannins, glycoside, salicylic acid and other unidentified substances, and it has been traditionally recommended for the treatment of excessive menstrual bleeding, leucorrhea, diarrhea, enteritis, bleeding injuries, and as a wash or poultice for wounds.
A delightful and very useful border plant with its pleated leaves and lime-colored flowers that look wonderful in flower arrangements. In medieval times it was thought to have magical as well as medicinal properties. A. mollis is a native of the mountainous areas of Europe, Asia, and America. It will tolerate a wide range of conditions.
History
The name derives from the Arabic Alchemych which means "little magical one" - so called because of the way that the leaves hold perfect drops of rain and dew. The word mollis means "softly hairy." In medieval times it was reputed to preserve youth and was prescribed for female complaints. The pleated leaves are rather like a little cloak and it became associated with the Virgin Mary from whence came "Our Lady's mantle."
Characteristics
Lady's mantle is a hardy, clump-forming perennial. The leaves are soft, downy, rounded, and toothed. They are sea-green to lime. The yellow to lime flowers are very small but numerous and carried on branching stems. Height 24 inches. Spread 30 inches.
Growing Tips
Buy small plants, which will soon multiply, or sow the very fine seed in seed trays in the fall or spring and plant out after dangers of frost. If you cut the plants back hard after flowering, there will be a resurgence of fresh green leaves and another flush of flowers.
How to Use
Use the astringent juice from the leaves as a tonic for oily skin or add an infusion to healing creams for dry skin. Used as a toner, an infusion soothes inflamed skin caused by minor infections and sun and wind burn. It also has mildly bleaching properties while the leaves, soaked in warm water and laid on the face, will help reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
Medicinally, this herb has been used in the treatment of menopausal disorders for centuries. Its actions are due to the herb's natural astringent properties that help to control irregular bleeding. Taken internally, lady's mantle can help regulate excessive or irregular periods, and applied externally, it is useful for the treatment of vaginal discharge.
Dosage: 3-9 grams in decoction or 10-30 drops of the tincture.
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Directions
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