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What does it help with
- Menstrual pains and irregularity
- Menopausal symptoms
- Healing wounds and sores
- Diarrhoea and intestinal inflammation
Active compounds
Tannins, flavonoids, phytosterols, organic acids.
Tannins constrict mucous membranes and stop bleeding — lady's mantle was once called the 'alchemist\'s' herb.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodMay – August
Plant partsleaves (without petiole)
Dryingshade, 35 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureCompressBath
Pro tip: Harvest lady's mantle in the morning after dew — water droplets on leaves were considered miraculous by alchemists.
Recipes
1 Female tea ▾
2 teaspoons leaves pour 250 ml water, steep 8 minutes. Drink 2× a day at menstrualch conditions.
2 Compress for healing ▾
Strong decoction applied to wound or sore speeds healing. 2× daily.
3 Tea for menopause ▾
Lady's mantle with sage — 1 teaspoon each. Drink regularly 2× a day for 6 weeks.
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