Alchemillae herba

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

All authors of this article

Last updated on: 02.03.2023

Dieser Artikel auf Deutsch

Synonym(s)

lady's mantle herb; Official extract (positive monograph of Commission E) obtained from the herb of the Lady's Mantle plant.

Ingredients
This section has been translated automatically.

Naturopathically, the whole herb is used, but the root is not. The extract contains tannins (6-8% to max. 18%) and flavenoids (about 2%). The tannins belong mainly to the hydrolyzable tannins, which are also called ellagitannins. The main component is agrimoniin (gallotannin, a tannin composed of 4 hexahydroxydiphenic acid units).

HMPC: unedited.
ESCOP monograph: nonspecific diarrhea, gastrointestinal complaints, menstrual pain
Commission E monograph: mild nonspecific diarrhea.

Empirical medicine: menstrual and menopausal complaints, dysmenorrhea.

Field of application/use
This section has been translated automatically.


Lady's mantle tea is used for mild (non-specific) diarrhea (A09.9) caused by gastrointestinal germs. In folk medicine, the tea is used for menstrual disorders and menopausal complaints.

Dosage
This section has been translated automatically.

Average daily dose 5.0-10.0g of the drug.

To prepare a tea infusion, pour 1 cup of hot water over 3 teaspoons (1 teaspoon = approx. 0.9 g) and sieve off after 10 minutes.

Undesirable effects
This section has been translated automatically.

rarely allergic reactions

Contraindication
This section has been translated automatically.

Not known. In infants and young children, use only after consultation with a doctor.

Interactions
This section has been translated automatically.

Trade names
This section has been translated automatically.

Salviathymol® drops

Literature
This section has been translated automatically.

  1. https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/frauenmantel.php
  2. Wenigmann M. (2017) Phytotherapy medicinal drugs, phytopharmaceuticals, application. Urban & Fischer, pp. 108-109

Authors

Last updated on: 02.03.2023