Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) herb cut and sifted - Bulk.

All of our bulk herbs are organic when available, otherwise herbs are wildcrafted and responsibly sourced.

Available in either increments of 2 oz or save 20% when you purchase a pound.

SUGGESTED USE:

Make an infusion using 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of boiling water. Steep 15 minutes, covered. Strain. Dose: 1 cup of the infusion (tea) 1-2 times per day as needed.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Avoid during pregnancy, except under the guidance of a qualified health-care professional. Do not use in conjunction with oxytocin.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

The genus name Alchemilla derives from the Arabic "alkemelych", meaning "alchemy," as alchemists believed that the morning dewdrops on this plant, which they called "heaven's water," held magical powers to help them in their work. The "lady" in the common name Lady's Mantle is the Virgin Mary, with whom the plant was associated in the Middle Ages; the leaf of the plant was thought to resemble a cloak. In earlier times, however, this plant was linked to Freya, the Norse goddess of love and beauty.

Lady's  Mantle is a perennial, native to Eurasia but widely naturalized, and can grow 4 to 18 inches in height. The stems are bluish green when young and become reddish brown as they mature. The toothed, palmate, almost circular leaves have seven to eleven lobes each. The greenish yellow flowers are small and grow in umbellate panicles. The plant prefers moist, shady conditions.

The flowers and leaves are edible when young and can be added to salads. The root is also edible.

Lady's Mantle is often included in lotions to soften rough skin, lighten freckles, and minimize enlarged pores or birthmarks.

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