Alchemilla alpina, Alchemillae Alpinae Herba, Alchémille des Alpes, Alchémille Alpine, Alchémille Argentine, Alchémille à Feuilles Pliées.
Alpine lady's mantle is an herb. It is used to make medicine.
People take alpine lady's mantle for fluid retention, spasms, heart conditions, and various “female complaints.”
Don't confuse alpine lady's mantle (Alchemilla alpina) with lady's mantle (Alchemilla xanthochlora).
How does work?
It is not known how alpine lady's mantle might work for medicinal uses.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- “Female complaints.”
- Heart conditions.
- Spasms.
- Fluid retention.
- Other conditions.
It is not known if alpine lady's mantle is safe or what the possible side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of alpine lady's mantle during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.The appropriate dose of alpine lady's mantle depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for alpine lady's mantle. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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