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Alchemilla mollis - Lady's mantle

Janey

By Janey


Alchemilla mollis - Lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis (Lady's mantle))

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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Think Culpepper mentions it being used for womens probs though haven't got a copy now to check up

15 Jun, 2010

 

Ah.....that explains it....thanks Pipsqueak..........

16 Jun, 2010

amy
Amy
 

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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