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Alchemilla mollis - Lady's mantle
By Janey
15 Jun, 2010
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I wonder why it's called Lady's mantle.....would that be the headwear of the ladies of the courts in medi-evil times do you think?
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Ah.....that explains it....thanks Pipsqueak..........
16 Jun, 2010
Interesting Pipsqueak , I should look in my herbal book !
16 Jun, 2010
That was dredged up from my memory of it 30yrs ago so not to be totally trusted LoL Must get hold of another copy of Culpeppers Hebal as it is fascinating
17 Jun, 2010
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Alchemilla Mollis
£7.50 at Burncoose -
Alchemilla Mollis (Lady's Mantle)
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Alchemilla Mollis
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Alchemilla Mollis (Lady's Mantle)
£4.99 at Crocus
Think Culpepper mentions it being used for womens probs though haven't got a copy now to check up
15 Jun, 2010