Lady's mantle
(lā"dĭz măn"t'l)
(Bot.) A genus of rosaceous herbs (Alchemilla), esp. the European Alchemilla vulgaris, which has leaves with rounded and finely serrated lobes.
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(Bot.) A genus of rosaceous herbs (Alchemilla), esp. the European Alchemilla vulgaris, which has leaves with rounded and finely serrated lobes.
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Alchemilla alpina
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Alchemilla is a genus of
A leaf decoction is used to treat sore eyes, sore skin and also staunches bleeding. An
Active ingredients: tannins,
The name alchemilla ("little magical one") derives from the dew which collects on it - dew
being formerly associated with magic. The dew was used as a beauty lotion by country
people. Nicholas Culpeper claimed that the juice of this plant could firm up sagging
These plants are used as a food plant by some
Some species, eg A. alpina, are used by
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Leaf and leaf-like, fused together stipules of |
Herbs and Healing Plants of Britain & Europe, Dieter Podlech, Collins, London, 2001 ISBN 0261674056
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