Before the advent of the Pill, Alchemilla also known as Lady's mantle was used to regulate periods, ease menopausal symptoms and gynaecological inflammations. Even though it's popularity has been taken by the Pill the herb is still very useful in treating the same conditions while avoiding the toxicity of conventional medicines.
- efficacious for menstrual disorders such as period pains.
- effective as an astringent tonic for the digestive system
- Can be usefully employed to check diarrhoea in gastroenteritis
- It can also be used to treat wounds.
- Clears acne
- Has ability to soften dry skin
How Alchemilla can Be used As a Home Remedy: Instructions on Use of Alchemilla
Add 1 pt boiling water to 4 teaspoons fresh shredded dried leaves. Cover and leave to stand for 10-15 minutres. Strain and drink one cupful three times daily to treat period pains and diarrhoea and reduce excessive menstrual bleeding.
The infusion can also be added to creams and lotions for vaginal washes, vulval itching and for post extraction of teeth mouthwash.
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