Also known as: Alchemilla Vulgaris, Lion’s Foot, Manteau de Notre-Dame, Marienmantel
Used by ancient alchemists as an ingredient in the “universal panacea” formula, Lady’s Mantle was considered in the monastic medicine under the direct protection of the Virgin Mary. Having a remarkable healing power, Lady’s Mantle is mainly used in gynecological problems, preventing pre-menopause symptoms, ovarian cysts, breast and ovary cancer. A cure of Lady’s Mantle glycerinate extract, lasting 2-3 months and performed ideally twice a year, consisting in 30 drops 3 times a day (totaling 90 drops per day) has an exceptional endocrine effect, precluding breast and ovary cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer and also oral cancer.
Spontaneous abortion or miscarriage can be prevented by three cures of 3 months each with 3 teaspoons of Lady’s Mantle powder per day, treatment suited before pregnancy. Improving female fertility, Lady’s Mantle can also help embryonic fixation, while balancing hormones after stopping birth control pills intake. Adjuvant against breast lumps, a 3 month cure with half of teaspoon of Lady’s Mantle powder, 4 times a day can decrease the intensity of breast pains (mastalgia) and at the same time can reduce the breast lump size.
The tannin content of Lady’s Mantle has antibacterial effects at the intestinal level, recommending the herb in acute diarrhea and stomach problems. For nausea and vomiting episodes, one teaspoon of Lady’s Mantle tincture for half a glass of water, 4 times a day, before a meal has a calming, antispasmodic effect.
Externally, Lady’s Mantle is used for wounds and bleeding hemorrhoids or to treat eczema, skin rashes or ulcers. Having rejuvenating and astringent properties, Lady’s Mantle can blur wrinkles, restoring the skin freshness.
Special Caution: Internal treatment with Lady’s Mantle may interfere with Fe supplements assimilation, consequently a 2 hour period between administering the Fe supplements and Lady’s Mantle is recommended.
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