Alchemilla vulgaris

Alchemilla vulgaris, Rosaceae, Salicylic acid, saponins, tannins, phytosterols, essential oil, bitter substances
Alchemilla vulgaris, Rosaceae, Salicylic acid, saponins, tannins, phytosterols, essential oil, bitter substancesAlchemilla vulgaris, Rosaceae, Salicylic acid, saponins, tannins, phytosterols, essential oil, bitter substancesAlchemilla vulgaris, Rosaceae, Salicylic acid, saponins, tannins, phytosterols, essential oil, bitter substancesAlchemilla vulgaris, Rosaceae, Salicylic acid, saponins, tannins, phytosterols, essential oil, bitter substancesAlchemilla vulgaris, Rosaceae, Salicylic acid, saponins, tannins, phytosterols, essential oil, bitter substances
Botanical Nomenclature Alchemilla vulgaris
Common Name Lady's Mantle
Taxonomy- Family Rosaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Alchemilla vulgaris is a herbaceous, perennial plant growing from 10 to 50cm, with broad, palmate, yellow-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers in inflorescences. The flowering lasts from May to October and the harvesting takes place from July to August.
Region Found Ioannina (Metsovo, Peristeri, Gramos, Pindos, Smolikas, Vikos-Aoos) Arta (Tzoumerka)
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Aboveground plant parts
Active Substances Salicylic acid, saponins, tannins, phytosterols, essential oil, bitter substances
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The plant's herbal tea is recommended against various gynecological disorders, such as excessive blood loss during menstruation, irregular menstrual cycle, pruritus (itching), heavy vaginal secretions related with contamination and hormonal imbalance during menopause. It has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties and is administered to treat digestive disorders (against diarrhea), swellings, wounds, as well as irritation of the throat and the pharynx.
Method of Administration It is administered in the form of herbal tea (30g of dried herb in a 1lt of boiled water) and infusion (20g of dried herb in a 1lt of boiling water), for the treatment of gynecological disorders. It is applied externally as healing, astringent and anti-inflammatory in the form of herbal tea (50g of dried herb in a 1lt of boiled water)
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects No adverse reactions have been reported.
References 1) Βιβλίο: Οδηγός των φαρμακευτικών φυτών, Paul Schauenberg, Ferdinand Paris, Εκδότης Μ. Γκιούρδας, Αθήνα 1981, σελίδες 153-154, 2)http://health-from-nature.net/Ladys_Mantle.html 3)http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/l/ladman05.html 4)http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-654-alchemilla.aspx?activeingredientid=654&activeingredientname=alchemilla 5)http://www.drugs.com/npp/lady-s-mantle.html 6)http://www.herbcyclopedia.com/item/alchemilla-vulgaris-2