Recipe
Lady's mantle syrup
- Herb:
- Lady's mantle Alchemilla vulgaris
- Method:
- Syrup
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 45 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Simmer 2–3 handfuls dried leaves in 500 ml water for about 15 minutes, then strain.
- Stir honey or sugar into the liquid and warm gently without a rolling boil.
- Store chilled; several related species exist — harvest only after identification.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Sweet syrup — use caution with diabetes.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Lady's mantle — Herb card
Syrup — Processing method detail