Can you eat lady's mantle?
Lady's mantle is not poisonous. On the contrary - this herb is edible. This applies to all species such as Alchemilla vulgaris and Alchemilla alpina, among others. Both humans and animals can tolerate lady's mantle if it is not eaten en masse.
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The leaves, stems, flowers and roots can be consumed. But the young leaves taste best. For healing purposes, on the other hand, it is better to use the leaves and flowers in summer harvested will. Then their active ingredient content is highest.
How does lady's mantle taste?
The leaves of the lady's mantle taste bitter, slightly sour and astringent (astringent). While the leaves and flowers are pleasant to the taste, the roots tend to cause disgust when consumed. The bitter taste of the herb is due to its high content of tannins and bitter substances. However, as a tea, the herb tastes mildly aromatic and is easy to drink.
Uses of lady's mantle herb
You can buy lady's mantle fresh, dried or use it as an essence. You can:
- steam the leaves (reminiscent of spinach)
- mix the leaves and flowers in smoothies
- Brew all parts of the plant into tea
- use the leaves for wild herb salads, wild herb soups and stews
How does the herb consumed / ingested affect the body?
Lady's mantle has a wide one Spectrum of activity. If you take it internally, it has a positive effect on your well-being, among other things for the following complaints:
- for all women's ailments such as menstrual pain and menopausal symptoms
- Sore throat and pharynx
- cold
- fever
- Kidney pain
- diarrhea
- Flatulence
Tips & Tricks
If you have made too much women's mantle tea and are fed up with the taste, mix the cold women's mantle tea with apple juice. When cooled, this mixture tastes delicious and refreshing, especially on hot summer days!
KKF