BOTANICAL IDENTITY
The right name is the first step.
Also known as: No synonyms listed.
Check the species, plant part and complete botanical name together. A photograph alone cannot identify a harvest safely for consumption.
An illustration is not enough to identify a plant for consumption. Do not forage for a species based solely on this profile.
01 · UNDERSTAND
Properties & uses.
Pharmacopoeial material: aerial parts
ANSM names Alchemilla xanthochlora while referring to the broad A. vulgaris concept. This notice keeps the precise species instead of pooling every result from the genus. This notice infers no therapeutic indication.
Read the sourceTannins and flavonoids: quality control
Tannin and flavonoid profiles varied with flowering stage. This is chemical analysis, with no measurement of menstrual, digestive or skin benefits in humans.
Read the sourceThe traditional uses described are not clinical proof of effectiveness. Evidence for one preparation cannot automatically be applied to another.
02 · UNDERSTAND THE ACTION
How does the plant act?
This reference concerns a defined preparation of Alchemilla xanthochlora Rothm.. The result is experimental: a compound, an extract and a whole plant differ, as do a laboratory assay and a human benefit.
Constituents to know.
Their presence and quantity depend on the plant part and preparation.
- Tannins and flavonoids
- Measured in dried material; their profile varies with flowering.Read the reference
Tannins and flavonoids: quality control
Constituent identification informs batch quality; it does not by itself demonstrate a therapeutic effect.
Read the referenceWhat this means for preparation.
Constituent identification informs batch quality; it does not by itself demonstrate a therapeutic effect.
03 · EXAMINE THE EVIDENCE
What the research shows.
A laboratory or animal result alone does not demonstrate a benefit in humans. Each result must be read alongside the preparation studied and its limitations.
Tannins and flavonoids: quality control — 1999
- Type of research
- Comparative analysis of dried aerial-part batches from several Alchemilla species.
- Preparation concerned
- Identified Alchemilla xanthochlora dried material among the tested batches.
- Observed results
- Tannin and flavonoid profiles varied with flowering stage.
- Limitations to consider
- This is chemical analysis, with no measurement of menstrual, digestive or skin benefits in humans.
What can we take from this?
This is chemical analysis, with no measurement of menstrual, digestive or skin benefits in humans. Interactions, pregnancy and long-term use require separate assessment.
Documentary review dated 09/10/2026. The references remain available to check the context.
04 · CHOOSE A PREPARATION
One plant, several preparations.
Only forms documented in this profile’s sources are presented.
Studied preparation — documentary referenceAerial parts · Route: not recommended for self-treatment
Identified Alchemilla xanthochlora dried material among the tested batches.
Please note: Research description only; no self-treatment dose, recipe or duration is offered.
Read the source05 · BEFORE ANY USE
Precautions & contraindications.
This guidance does not cover every individual situation. Missing information is not a guarantee of safety.
Contraindications
- This botanical dossier does not establish medicinal-use safety. Anyone with a medical condition or taking medicine needs professional assessment of the specific product.
Medicine interactions
- Interactions have not been sufficiently assessed in the sources retained for this notice; an incomplete assessment guarantees no compatibility.
Adverse effects
- This notice does not provide a complete adverse-effect assessment. Historical use alone cannot exclude toxicity.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
No medicinal use is offered during pregnancy or breastfeeding; this dossier cannot establish safety in these situations.
Children & adolescents
No paediatric preparation or dose is offered in this notice.
If symptoms persist, worsen or are unusual, consult a healthcare professional. In an emergency, contact the emergency services.
06 · PUTTING KNOWLEDGE INTO PRACTICE
Preparations & recipes.
No recipe or home use is recommended in this documentary profile.
07 · CHECK THE SOURCES
Sources for this profile.
- ANSM — French Pharmacopoeia, List A, January 2026, p. 3Accessed on 09/10/2026
- Kew POWO — Alchemilla xanthochlora Rothm.Accessed on 09/10/2026
- Fraisse D et al. (1999) — [Standardization of the aerial parts of Alchemilla]Accessed on 09/10/2026
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