Lady’s Mantle: Effects and Application

What are the effects of lady’s mantle? Lady’s mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris s.l.) contains tannins (including ellagitannins), secondary plant substances such as flavonoids and bitter substances. Similar to other tannin-containing plants of the rose family, the medicinal plant has astringent effects on the skin and mucous membranes in cases of mild diarrhea and other gastrointestinal complaints. … Lady’s Mantle: Effects and Application

Nutrition in Pregnancy

Even if it sometimes seems so in view of the many guidebooks on the market, a pregnancy is not a disease. Basically, therefore, the following applies to nutrition during pregnancy: what is allowed is what tastes good. Normally, a woman in pregnancy knows very well what is right and important for her. But of course … Nutrition in Pregnancy

Rickets: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Rickets is a disease that is almost extinct in Germany and is also fondly referred to as “softening of the bones“. It is a disease that occurs in childhood but, if left untreated, can have effects into adulthood. What is rickets? The word rickets is derived from the Greek term “rhachis,” which means “spine.” Before … Rickets: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Menstrual Cramps

Symptoms The most common symptoms include cramping or dull abdominal pain. In addition, numerous other symptoms may occur, such as headache, menstrual migraine, back pain, pain in the legs, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, flushing of the skin, flushing, sleep disturbances, mood swings, depression, irritability, and nervousness. The symptoms first appear … Menstrual Cramps

Lady’s Mantle

Products Lady’s mantle tea is available in pharmacies and drugstores as open goods and in sachets. Drops (tinctures) are also available. Stem plant Common lady’s mantle, from the rose family (Rosaceae), is native to the Northern Hemisphere and also to many countries. Medicinal drug Lady’s mantle herb (Alchemillae herba) is used as a medicinal herb. … Lady’s Mantle

Women Tea

Products Women’s teas are commercially available from various suppliers with different compositions. Pharmacies and drugstores also produce appropriate mixtures themselves. Ingredients Women’s tea contains single or mixed medicinal drugs. The best-known women’s tea is lady’s mantle. In addition, the teas may contain numerous other medicinal drugs, such as alpine lady’s mantle, St. John’s wort, lemon … Women Tea

Tannins

Effects Astringent: astringent, tanning. Waterproofing Anti-inflammatory Anti-secretion Peristaltic inhibiting Antimicrobial, antiviral Plaque inhibiting Antioxidant Indications Internal: Diarrhea Urinary tract infections External: Inflammation of the mouth and throat (eg aphthae, gingivitis). Inflammatory, weeping and itching skin diseases of various causes, such as diaper dermatitis, intertrigo, small burns, itching, especially in the genito-anal area Childhood diseases: Measles, … Tannins

Alpine Lady’s Mantle

Stem plant Rosaceae, alpine lady’s mantle, see also under lady’s mantle. Medicinal drug Alchemillae alpinae herba, alpine lady’s mantle herb. Indications In folk medicine as a women’s tea for female disorders, for example menstrual cramps or menopausal symptoms. Commission E evaluates the use negatively. Adverse effects None known to date.

Lupus Vulgaris: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Lupus vulgaris is one of about ten known types of so-called cutaneous tuberculosis, which, like pulmonary tuberculosis, is usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. As a rule, the infectious disease, which only rarely occurs in Central Europe, is a reinfection, because the skin normally represents an impenetrable barrier for the pathogen. Lupus vulgaris is usually manifested … Lupus Vulgaris: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment