Lady’s Mantle: Uses, Herbal Wisdom, and Benefits

Lady’s Mantle: Uses, Herbal Wisdom, and Benefits

What can this velvety, rose-family herb teach us about transformation and healing?

In this episode, I’m joined by the luminous Robin Rose Bennett to discuss lady's mantle (Alchemilla spp.), a plant that embodies both strength and tenderness, ancient alchemy and modern healing. Robin Rose shares how this ancient herb supports women through every life stage, from menstruation to menopause, and what its alchemical nature can teach us about transformation, healing, and self-love.

Together, we dive into the folklore, magic, and medicine of this lovely herb. Along the way, Robin Rose offers her Lady’s Luxury infusion recipe—a beautiful blend that nourishes both body and spirit. In fact, I’ve been making this tea regularly since our discussion, and it’s delightful! I can’t wait to share it with you. You can download your beautifully-illustrated recipe card here.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

► The ancient alchemy behind lady’s mantle—and why herbalists have treasured this plant for centuries

► The secret of the sparkling “dew” on the leaves of lady’s mantle (and why it’s even more magical than it looks!)

► Why lady’s mantle has been called the ultimate ally for women through every life transition—from maiden to mother to elder

► How the simple act of gathering herbs with gratitude can transform your medicine making

► and so much more…

For those of you who don’t know her, Robin Rose Bennett is a storyteller, writer, and herbalist, offering classes in Herbal Medicine and EarthSpirit Teachings since 1986 - at herb conferences, festivals, medical schools, and most joyously, outside with the plants.

Robin Rose shares herbal medicine with gratitude for the loving generosity of the plants and the magic, mystery, and beauty of the web of life. She is the author of: Healing Magic - A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, The Gift of Healing Herbs - Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life, A Young Green Witch’s Guide to Plant Magic - Rituals and Recipes from Nature, and A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom-Big Little Life Tips.

I’m delighted to share our conversation with you today!

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Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

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