Lady's Mantle: Benefits, Dosage, Contraindications
Other name(s)
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Scientific name(s)
Alchemilla vulgaris, Alchemilla glabra
Family or group:
Plants
Active ingredients:
Tannins
Linoleic Acid
Sterols
Indications
Rating methodology
EFSA approval.
Skin Healing ✪✪✪✪✪
A small study conducted on 18 healthy subjects shows that applying gels containing Lady's Mantle extracts improves skin hydration.
Posologie
Topical: aerial parts
gel, lotion
Towards a modern approach to traditional use: in vitro and in vivo evaluation of Alchemilla vulgaris L. gel wound healing potential
Canker Sores ✪✪✪✪✪
Traditionally recommended as an infusion taken as a mouthwash for inflamed gum issues like gingivitis or canker sores.
Posologie
Oral: aerial parts
gel, lotion
Dysmenorrhea ✪✪✪✪✪
Related to its luteotropic action (regulates ovarian secretion of progesterone, facilitates secretion, and luteal production): - Premenstrual Syndrome - Dysmenorrheas - Fibroids - Acne outbreaks during menstrual periods.
Posologie
Oral: aerial parts
Adolescents, Women
tea/infusion, mother tincture, dry extract
Premenstrual Syndrome ✪✪✪✪✪
Related to its luteotropic action (regulates ovarian secretion of progesterone, facilitates secretion, and luteal production).
Posologie
Oral: aerial parts
Adolescents, Women
tea/infusion, mother tincture, dry extract
Diarrhea ✪✪✪✪✪
With its tannin content and antimicrobial action, Lady's Mantle is recommended for mild diarrhea. Internally used, Lady's Mantle is mainly consumed as an infusion: 2 to 4.5 g of dried leaves infused in 200 ml of water to obtain a tea to drink in two to three cups per day to relieve mild diarrhea.
Posologie
Oral: aerial parts
Adolescents, Adults
tea/infusion, mother tincture, dry extract
Endometriosis ✪✪✪✪✪
Thanks to its (phyto)progestative action.
Posologie
Oral: aerial parts
tea/infusion, mother tincture, dry extract
Uterine Fibroids ✪✪✪✪✪
Related to its luteotropic action (regulates ovarian secretion of progesterone, facilitates secretion, and luteal production).
Posologie
Oral: aerial parts
tea/infusion, mother tincture, dry extract
Properties
Progestogenic Action
Lady's Mantle regulates ovarian secretion of progesterone, facilitates secretion and luteal production, and effectively addresses menstrual disorders and endometriosis.
Usages associés
Astringent
Thanks to its richness in tannins (ellagitannins), Lady's Mantle exhibits hemostatic and anti-diarrheal effects.
Usages associés
Healing
Lady's Mantle stimulates the multiplication of epithelial cells and myofibroblasts. It thus protects the skin and improves healing. The flavonoid extracts of Lady's Mantle inhibit proteolytic enzymes, notably elastase, trypsin, and alpha-chymotrypsin, which are degrading enzymes, and increase fibroblast migration which could contribute to protecting connective and elastic tissues while improving wound healing.
Usages associés
Anti-inflammatory
Lady's Mantle has shown anti-inflammatory activity in vitro: inhibition of NO production and pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Usages associés
Antimicrobial
Due to its tannin content, Lady's Mantle has an antimicrobial role and is used for vaginal or intestinal yeast infections.
Safety dosage
Adult: 2 g - 5 g (infusion)
Orally, Lady's Mantle is mainly consumed as an infusion. The aerial part of the plant, at a rate of 1 to 2 g per liter of boiling water in which it is left to infuse for 10 minutes; - 2 to 3 cups per day, or 8 teaspoons (= 6.4 g) of dried plant per day. Increase to 5 g in case of diarrhea. - Mother tincture: 3 * 100 drops per day in a glass of water.
Interactions
Médicaments
Oral medications: moderate interaction
Some lab data suggest that the aerial parts of Lady's Mantle contain 6 to 16% tannins. Theoretically, concurrent use with oral medications may cause precipitation of these drugs due to Lady's Mantle's high tannin content. Separate administration of oral medications and plants containing tannins as long as possible.
Precautions
Pregnant women: avoid
Presence of phytosterol, avoid as a precaution.
Breastfeeding women: avoid
Presence of phytosterol, avoid as a precaution.
