A hardy perennial herb, member of the rose family, 40-50 cm high, with branched hairy stems bearing lobed leaves with serrated edges. Flowers are numerous and 3-5 mm in diameter greenish-yellow and with upper flowers smaller without petals, appearing early spring to mid-autumn. The herb is found in woodland and shady moist places in Europe and throughout northern temperate regions. It prefers a deep loamy moist soil but can grow in any soil. Self-seeds prolifically but the easier way to propagate is by division in spring or autumn. The plant is some times grown in gardens.

Lady’s mantle is a general tonic for women, especially for reproductive organs. This herb it has been used to restore normal menstruation for menstrual pain and help women to conceive. It is also used as a heart tonic and in acute diarrhea. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps when applied externally with sores and skin irritation. The leaves are edible but they are slightly bitter. Take some springs of the herb and use in salad twice daily or make a standard brew of the herb and drink a small cupful morning and night .