Some experts consider
ladies mantle to be good for treating wounds due to its coagulation, astringent and styptic properties. It has also been used
as a mouth rinse after dental procedures to help stop bleeding. However, clinical data is lacking.
Ladies mantle has also been used
for a variety of female conditions such as menstrual disorders, including excessive menstruation and menopause, as an aid
during conception, prevention of miscarriages, and to help the body heal after childbirth.
Expert Opinion and Folkloric Precedent:
Ladies mantle has been
used historically as a treatment for a variety of ailments. The fresh root of the plant is considered by some to be the most
important part of the plant and is used in strong decoctions to stop bleeding. The root is also used as a dry powder. Ladies
mantle is often used as a tea by boiling both the roots and the leaves of the plant. It is also used topically and as a vaginal
douche because of its purported styptic properties. Ladies mantle has been considered in wound healing because of its 'drying
and binding character,' as expressed by some older herbalists.
