Lady’s mantle, moon plant in celestial water
Small, perennial and rustic, one cannot say without blushing that lady’s mantle has the finery of certain plants that are much more sensual and lush. What, however, characterizes Lady’s mantle is its ability to collect dew within its leaves . In reality, this water is not only made up of dew, it is also made up of vegetable water excreted by the plant itself: it is called “celestial water”. Because having all the characteristics of perfect purity , it is said that this water was used by some alchemists in their quest for the Philosopher’s Stone … A little history The infatuation of Paracelsus for lady’s mantle undoubtedly explains the considerable...
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