Difference between revisions of "Lady's Mantle"
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* Mouth Ulcers : Lady's mantle may aid in the healing of mouth ulcers, according to a small study published in Clinical Drug Investigation in 2006. | * Mouth Ulcers : Lady's mantle may aid in the healing of mouth ulcers, according to a small study published in Clinical Drug Investigation in 2006. | ||
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Revision as of 03:58, 6 September 2014
Other Names: Alchemilla vulgaris, Alchemilla Mollis, Alchemilla xanthochlora, Alquimila, Alquimilla, Feuilles d'Alchémille, Frauenmantelkraut, Leontopodium, Lion's Foot, Manto de la Virgen, Marienmantel, Nine Hooks, Nueve Ganchos, Pie de León, Silerkraut, Stellaria.
Alchemilla vulgaris is similar to A. mollis, but tends to have a looser, more spreading habit. Alchemilla is an herb. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.
Special Precautions of Lady's Mantle
- So far, alchemilla seems to be safe for most people when taken by mouth. Although some German researchers warn about possible liver damage, other experts consider the concern to be exaggerated.
- There is very little information available about the safety of applying alchemilla to the skin.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of alchemilla during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Benefits and uses of Lady's Mantle are
Alchemilla contains chemicals called tannins, which might help diarrhea.
- Diarrhea.
- Diabetes.
- Heavy or painful menstrual periods.
- muscle spasms
- nausea
- sore throat
- Wound healing : Preliminary research suggests that lady's mantle shows promise in the treatment of wounds. In a 2007 study published in Phytotherapy Research, for instance, tests on rats determined that lady's mantle may promote the growth of certain cells that play a key role in wound healing.
- Mouth Ulcers : Lady's mantle may aid in the healing of mouth ulcers, according to a small study published in Clinical Drug Investigation in 2006.
- Stomach disorders.
- Skin conditions such as ulcers, eczema, and rashes, when applied to the skin.
- Bleeding, when applied to the skin.
