Lady's mantle

A special feature are the small, crystal clear drops that are transpired from the leaves. Scientists in the Middle Ages were amazed by the natural distillate and therefore called lady's mantle alchemist's herb.

Taste. Lady's mantle has a slightly bitter, tart but nevertheless pleasant flavour.

Effect. The herb was also well known to Hildegard von Bingen, who favoured its use for typical female ailments. Paracelsus used it to heal wounds and against inflammation. The anti-inflammatory effect is also attributed to the high proportion of tannins in the plant.

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