Lady's Mantle information:
Lady's Mantle Herb (Alchemilla vulgaris )
Latin Name: Alchemilla vulgaris
Common Names: Lady's Mantle Herb
Herbal Embers: Uses this as an aromatic herb in blends intended to encourage feminine healing.
Background
The herb known as Lady's Mantle is also called Alchemilla vulgaris. Lady’s Mantle is a perennial herb found throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. While the leaves bear a striking resemblance to cilantro, the Alchemilla vulgaris is in the rose family.
HISTORICAL Information:
The common name of the Alchemilla vulgaris, Lady's Mantle, was given due to its very shapely and pleated leaves which appear comparable to a woman’s cloak of medieval times. The scientific name Alchemilla is a derivative of the Arab work Alkemelych, or alchemy, a result of the herb’s magical healing potency.
Lady's Mantle herb possesses potent astringent effects. The herbal extract can be used as a douche to wash off excess discharge.