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Medicinal

Related species have been used medicinally. See Gerard, 'Applied to wounds ... it stoppeth bleeding [including menstrual periods] ' and makes maidens breasts if overlarge, smaller and firmer.
Gerard, J. (1975). The Herbal or General History of Plants. New York: Fascimile Dover Publications Inc .

Geographical distribution

  • Europe, Eastern Europe, Baltic States

Alchemilla erythropoda Juz.

Family: ROSACEAE
Genus: Alchemilla
Species: erythropoda Juz.
Common names: Dwarf Lady's Mantle
Distribution summary: Balkans
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Grassy sites: meadows, pastures, roadsides & gardens
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Mediterranean (E)
Flowering months: June, July, August
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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