Alchemilla
OTHER NAME(S): Alchémille Commune, Alchémille Jaunâtre, Alchémille Vert Jaune, Alquimila, Alquimilla, Bear's Foot, Feuilles d'Alchémille, Frauenmantel, Frauenmantelkraut, Lady's Mantle, Leontopodium, Lion's Foot, Manteau de Notre-Dame, Manto de la Virgen, Marienmantel, Nine Hooks, Nueve Ganchos, Pie de León, Pied de Lion, Silerkraut, Stellaria, Alchemilla xanthochlora, Alchemilla vulgaris, Ladys Mantle, Lions Foot, Pie de Leon, Alchémille
Overview
Alchemilla (Alchemilla xanthochlora and Alchemilla vulgarisis) is an herb. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.
Alchemilla contains chemicals called tannins, which might have drying effects on the skin or in the body.
Some people use alchemilla for stomach problems, diarrhea, diabetes, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
We currently have no information for Alchemilla overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alchemilla is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alchemilla is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alchemilla is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alchemilla is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alchemilla is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Alchemilla overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of alchemilla might be. 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 a healthcare professional before using.
References
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- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Wichtl MW. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals. Ed. N.M. Bisset. Stuttgart: Medpharm GmbH Scientific Publishers, 1994.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Fraisse, D., Carnat, A., Carnat, A. P., and Lamaison, J. L. [Standardization of the aerial parts of Alchemilla]. Ann.Pharm Fr. 1999;57(5):401-405.
- Smolyakova IM, Andreeva VY, Kalinkina GI, Avdeenko SN, Shchetinin PP. Development of extract techniques and standardization methods for a common lady's mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) extract. Pharmaceut Chem J. 2012;45(11): 675-678.
- Shrivastava R and John GW. Treatment of Aphthous Stomatitis with topical Alchemilla vulgaris in glycerine. Clin Drug Investig. 2006;26(10):567-73.
- Adamczyk B, Simon J, Kitunen V, Adamczyk S, Smolander A. Tannins and their complex interaction with different organic nitrogen compounds and enzymes: old paradigms versus recent advances. ChemistryOpen. 2017;6(5):610-614.
- McRae JM, Kennedy JA. Wine and grape tannin interactions with salivary proteins and their impact on astringency: a review of current research. Molecules. 2011;16(3):2348-64.
- Tasić-Kostov M, Arsić I, Pavlović D, et al. Towards a modern approach to traditional use: in vitro and in vivo evaluation of Alchemilla vulgaris L. gel wound healing potential. Ethnopharmacol. 2019;238:111789.
- Chung CJ, Jeong SY, Jeong JH, et al. Comparison of prophylactic effect of topical Alchemilla vulgaris in glycerine versus that of dexamethasone on postoperative sore throat after tracheal intubation using a double-lumen endobronchial tube: a randomized controlled study. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul). 2021 Apr;16(2):163-170.