Is using herbs in care a good idea? Of course! However, it is important to choose the herbs that will help us solve specific skin problems. Check why to use Lady’s Mantle.
The Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) is also known as Nine Hooks, Bear’s Foot, or Lion’s Foot. It is a common herb that can be found in unimproved or lightly fertilized grassland, on roadside verges and banks and in wet forests. Its properties have been known since Middle Ages – it was believed that Lady’s Mantle was a magic plant.
What should you know about Lady’s Mantle?
Lady’s Mantle – characteristics
It is a small plant growing up to 50 cm that creates small tufts. Its numerous and strongly branched rhizomes are lobed, with serrated edges, covered with fine leaves with beautifully wavy edges and a hairy surface.
When do Lady’s Mantle bloom? Its floral version can be admired in warm months as it blossoms from May to September. Its flowers are yellow-greenish, small and group into small umbrellas with tiny stamens.
When it comes to the places where you can find it, there are quite a few possibilities. This herb loves semi-shaded and fertile soil and tolerates frost. We can find it in forests, meadows and roadsides.
Lady’s Mantle – properties
What is so special about this herb that makes it a valuable plant in your daily care?
This is a source of a very large amount of tannins with anti-inflammatory properties but also: flavonoids, phytosterols, silica, vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals, as well as essential acids (including ellagic, coumarine, tannic acid). What’s interesting, it also contains ubiquinone, better known as coenzyme Q10!
Keep in mind that there are a few types of Lady’s Mantle, such as shining or alpine, but they have no health-improving properties.
Lady’s Mantle – application
It is definitely more popular in herbal medicine than in care. It helps with problems with digestive system, lack of appetite, menstrual complaints and muscle weakness. It is also good to know that the herb has a positive effect on the skin as it reduces irritations, supports regeneration also providing elasticity and beauty.
Lady’s Mantle can be used:
- internally in the form of brews and teas,
- externally in the form of compreses, rinses and baths.
Lady Mantle Tea
To prepare the tea you will need:
- 1 heaped spoon of dried herb,
- 1 cup of boiling water,
- a glass, a saucer and a strainer.
How to make the tea? Pour boiling water to the glass with the herbs and cover with a saucer. Leave for at least 10-15 minutes. After this time, wait for the tea to cool and drink.
The tea can be used internally (it is recommended to drink it up to 3 times a day), but also externally. It is perfect for compresses, rinses, face masks, toners and other home-made cosmetics.
What cosmetic properties does Lady’s Mantle have?
This herb is becoming more and more popular as a product for care. The most positive impact it has on our skin as it:
- softens inflammations,
- brings relief from irritations,
- accelerates cell regeneration,
- improves elasticity,
- lightens skin discolourations,
- hinders oil production,
- supports acne or herpes treatment.
Lady’s Mantle – for whom?
This herb is recommended for the people with problematic skin. It applies not only to the face but the entire body. It works well with acn, oily, irritated and tired skin.
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