Lady’s Mantle: Applications and Uses

The drug obtained from lady’s mantle has astringent, that is, anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effect. This effect is mainly due to the content of tannins, which form bonds with cell surfaces and thus protect them. Lady’s mantle herb is therefore used for mild non-specific diarrhea and sore throat.

Externally, lady’s mantle herb is effective for sores and infected injuries. Furthermore, the drug is sometimes taken for women’s ailments, but there is a lack of verified scientific evidence for this.

Lady’s mantle: application in folk medicine

Traditionally, lady’s mantle herb is used for gynecological complaints such as painful menstruation or complaints during menopause (climacteric). However, the promising treatment of the aforementioned women’s ailments with lady’s mantle herb is not scientifically proven.

The herb is also used for gastrointestinal complaints, as a gargle for inflammation of the mouth and throat, and for the external treatment of skin rashes and ulcers.

Lady’s mantle in homeopathy

In homeopathy, Alchemilla alpina is used for menstrual cramps and as a diuretic and antispasmodic; however, scientific evidence for these indications is lacking.

Lady’s mantle: these ingredients are in it!

Lady’s mantle contains a relatively high proportion of tannins, mainly ellagitannins such as agrimoniin, laevegatin F and pedunculagin. In addition, the drug contains about two percent flavonoids (water-soluble plant pigments) such as quercetin glucuronide.

Lady’s mantle – typical indications

Lady’s mantle is typically used for these indications:

  • Diarrhea
  • Sore throat
  • Injuries
  • Wounds
  • Women’s ailments
  • Vascular diseases