Lady's Mantle Organic Infusion

Lady’s Mantle – Alchemilla

Latin name: Alchemilla vulgaris L.
Plant part: Aerial parts
Form: Dried herb for infusion
Quality: 100% pure, single-ingredient herb

Lady’s mantle is a traditional European medicinal plant, widely used to support feminine balance and healthy circulation. This gentle yet effective herb is especially valued during the menstrual cycle and for relieving the sensation of heavy, tired legs.

Infusion – Daily Use
5 teaspoons (approx. 5 g) per cup
Pour 150–250 ml of boiling water over the herbs
Cover and steep for 10–15 minutes
Strain and drink
Use 2–3 times daily

For a stronger, medicinal-style preparation
Use the same amount of herbs
Pour boiling water over the plant material
Cover and infuse for at least 1 hour (you can keep it over night as well and enjoy it cold the day after.
Strain before use

Prepare in a glass or porcelain container. Stir occasionally during infusion.

- Certified Organic Product
- Certified Organic Agriculture (AB certified)
- Origin of raw materials: Poland/Croatia
- Country of manufacture: Poland/Croatia

100% Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris L.) – aerial parts

Lady’s mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris L.) has been used in European herbal medicine for well over a thousand years. Its story weaves together women’s health, medieval medicine, and even early alchemy.

Medieval Europe & Women’s Herbal Medicine

From the Middle Ages onward, lady’s mantle was considered one of the most important herbs for women. Midwives and folk healers used it to support menstruation, recovery after childbirth, and general feminine balance. It earned a reputation as a “protector of women,” particularly during times of hormonal change.

The plant’s strong astringent qualities made it useful for toning tissues, which is why it was traditionally used for excessive bleeding, menstrual discomfort, and weakness after childbirth. Monastic medicine, especially in convent herb gardens, helped preserve and spread its use across Europe.

The Name & Symbolism

The name Lady’s Mantle refers to the Virgin Mary. The softly folded leaves were seen as resembling a protective cloak or mantle, symbolizing care, modesty, and feminine strength. In many traditions, the plant was dedicated to Mary and associated with purity and protection.

Alchemy & the “Dew of the Leaves”

This is where it gets delightfully strange.

Lady’s mantle leaves collect perfectly round droplets of water that do not soak in, even after rain. Medieval alchemists believed this silvery “leaf dew” was especially pure and powerful. They collected it at dawn and used it in experiments aimed at transformation and purification - both physical and spiritual.

This connection to alchemy is reflected in the genus name Alchemilla.

Traditional Circulatory Use

Beyond women’s health, the plant was also used to support circulation and tissue tone, especially in the legs. European folk medicine recommended it for swelling, heaviness, and tired limbs - uses that still make sense when you look at its tannin-rich profile.

A Plant of Quiet Strength

Lady’s mantle was never a dramatic, aggressive herb. It was valued for steadiness, containment, and support - helping the body regain balance rather than forcing change. That quiet reliability is exactly why it has remained in herbal practice for centuries.

50g