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Lady's Mantle AKA: Bear's Foot, Leontopodium, Lion's Foot, Nine Hookd, Stellaria Species: Alchenulla mollis, Alchenulla vulgaris Active Chemical Components: tannins (ellegaitannins and quercetin), glycosides, and flavenoids Traditionally Used: Lady's Mantle was traditionally used to treat dysmenorrhea and menopausal complaints. Used Today: Lady's Mantle reportedly has astringent properties secondary to the tanin component. It is used as a healing promoter, to treat GI complaints including diarrhea, as a coagulant, and to decrease menstrual bleeding. What you should know: Lady's Mantle has been shown to stimulate uterine contractions and may lead to SAB or preterm labor and prematurity if taken during pregnancy. Its use is not recommended.
Picture courtesy of Henriettte's Herbal Homepage. |
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