Alchemilla mollis is a wonderful plant and a worthy addition to any garden. A small herbaceous perennial plant, with delightful light green leaves with soft hairs, that catch dew drops, creating a magical picture. Tiny bright yellow flowers are borne in large sprays above the foliage. According to Culpepper: Lady’s Mantle is claimed by Venus and traditionally has been used to improve skin health, reduce vaginal dryness, reduce menopause symptoms, improve sleep, ease symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, reduce hot flushes and night sweats, and ease period pain. To regulate menstrual bleeding drink 2 -3 cups daily from the middle of the cycle until the onset of bleeding. With cramps you can also drink during the bleeding. It has also been used, by tradition, to help mend torn tissues, such as torn eardrums, hernias, muscles, tooth extractions, etc. It is also thought to help with insomnia and anxiety.
It goes without saying that if you're pregnant (or are under the doc for anything) caution should be exercised with herbal decoctions.
