Botanicalname: Alchemillathecommon (Alchemillavulgaris)
The Alchemilla belongs to the family of rodwdwn (Rosaceae). Originally from Europe and flourishes inmeadows, pasture and Gardens.
It is hardy plant, has yellow green flowers size 3 – 5 mm. It blooms from May to September and the height reaches 40 cm.
History: Thealchemilla (inEnglish “Lady‘sMantle“) usedforvariousgynecologicaldiseases. Both in English and in German is called “the woman's mantle”, because its leaves resemble the mantle of our Lady.
Usedpartsplant: Shoots, the leaves and flowers, used fresh or dried. Young tender leaves are suitable for salads.
Properties: The tannins, flavonoids and bitter substances have astringent and slightlyantisepticproperties. Act anticonvulsants and regulate digestion.
Use: It Herb used as a beverage in case intense emminorroias and secretion vaginal liquid. Also forthe relief of convulsionsof menstrualandofdisturbanceWhenmenopause. ThealchemillaIt is also consideredgoodHerbforthewounds, Whyastringentofpropertiesinhibit thebleeding, acceleratingitfirst stagethehealing. Believed to help whereheadache, intensityand migraines . The action of Alchemilla confirmed in light of unknown origin and diarrhea if gastric and intestinal problems. The steam leaves with Alchemilla is good for treating facial acne and porous skin.
