What is Lady's Mantle?

Lady's Mantle is the dried aerial parts of Alchemilla vulgaris, a small perennial herb in the rose family (Rosaceae) native to the cool mountain meadows and subarctic regions of Europe and Asia.

About the plant

The plant's distinctive pleated, cup-shaped leaves collect dewdrops in near-spherical pools in the early morning. The genus name Alchemilla, meaning "little alchemist," comes from medieval alchemists who prized that dew; the English name reflects a medieval association of the leaf shape with the cloak of the Virgin Mary. The herb is high in tannins and has a long documented place in European folk herbalism.

Lady's Mantle: form & sizes

We carry Lady's Mantle as cut and sifted dried aerial parts, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Lady's Mantle in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Lady's Mantle at a glance

Botanical name

Alchemilla vulgaris

Family

Rosaceae

Native region

the mountain meadows of Europe and Asia

Plant part

aerial parts

Also known as

Lady's Mantle, Little Alchemist, Bear's Foot

Sourcing

Wildcrafted

Form

cut and sifted dried aerial parts

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb