Lady's mantle is obtained from the root, stem, leaves, and flowers of the Alchemilla vulgaris plant. The above-ground parts of Lady's mantle contain tannins, mainly ellagic acid glycosides (6% to 8%), and various flavonoids, such as quercetin. Tannins impart a mild topical astringent that's useful in treating wounds. It's also used to treat gastrointestinal ailments. Lady's mantle is available as tea, tablets, tincture, ointment, and drops.

Reported uses

Lady's mantle is used as a topical astringent for wounds, ulcers, eczema, and skin rashes.

The tea is useful in controlling mild diarrhea; it has been used also to reduce uterine bleeding, ease menstrual cramps, and regulate the menstrual cycle.

Eczema has plagued many, leaving them scarred and afraid to go out in public. Atopic dermatitis is the technical name for this condition, but medical naming does nothing for the healing and many are left to suffer in pained silence.

This skin condition has lived with many false stereotypes, including the old tale that if you were to hang around someone with eczema and allow him or her to touch you, you would contract it yourself. Nothing could be further from the truth. Eczema is the result of conditions that are either internal or environmental and thankfully can be treated, allowing the sufferer to life a normal social life.