Historical Background & Origin

Alchemilla is an old women's medicinal herb. The common lady's mantle belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae), and the lacy lady's mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) is mainly used as a medicinal plant.The plant is found in North America, Greenland and northern Europe as well as in the high altitudes of Asia. It can reproduce without seeds, vegetatively, unisexually.

The medicinal plant 

The medicinally used part of lady's mantle is its herb (which includes leaves, flowers and stems). In medical and pharmaceutical terminology, this is referred to as Alchemillae herba. Lady's mantle contains various medicinal and active ingredients that make it a versatile medicinal plant. In addition to flavonoids, saponins and bitter substances, lady's mantle also contains traces of salicylic acid and is particularly rich in tannins.

Alchemilla

One of the most common uses of alchemilla is certainly as a women's medicinal herb, traditionally used to treat menstrual and menopausal symptoms, the main focus of this plant is on its calming and antispasmodic effect. But alchemilla can do even more. Both digestive complaints and inflammatory diseases also respond positively to treatment with lady's mantle.

Health Benefits

• Antispasmodic effect
• Is used during childbirth and pregnancy
• Supports during the menopause