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ALCHEMILLA VULGARIS

LADY’S MANTLE

A wild plant of wayside and meadows. Grows well in shady gardens, and bears sprays of greenish-yellow flowers.

USES

 Heavy menstrual bleeding, either alone or with an equal part of shepherd’s purse or yarrow. Also for bleeding in the middle of the menstrual cycle and for irregular menstruation.

 To prevent menstrual cramps and for PMS, taken during the second half of the menstrual cycle.

 Thrush and other vaginal discharges, taken as a tea or douche.

 Traditional treatment for infertility in women with no obvious cause.

 Children’s diarrhea.

LADY’S MANTLE AND CHAMOMILE WASH

Make a strong tea with 1 cup of boiling water to 1 teaspoon of lady’s mantle and 2 teaspoons of chamomile flowers. Infuse in a covered vessel for 15 minutes. Use this as a soothing wash for itchy genitals, in men and women.

PROPERTIES

 Astringent

 Tones and strengthens the womb

NOTES AND DOSAGES

 Standard doses. It is a pleasant drinking tea.

CAUTION

Do not use in pregnancy except under professional guidance, but otherwise a safe herb. Always seek medical advice for bleeding in mid-menstrual cycle.