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Agrimony – An Old-Fashioned Herb for Modern Problems
You may not have heard much about agrimony because it’s not used as much as it once was. However, you may find that there are some very modern uses for this old-fashioned herb.
Agrimony has a very interesting history. It’s been used by witches to help get rid of negative energies. It was also used by Anglo-Saxon people to create charms. It was also thought to help bring a deep sleep. And while these uses may not be very popular today, they certainly give agrimony an interesting character.
Agrimony can be used for a broad spectrum of health issues. It can help to boost your immunity and help you fight through flu and cold season with fewer sick days. If you’re suffering from diarrhea, agrimony can help to relieve your problem. Take caution if you’re constipated – agrimony will only serve to make the problem worse.
You can also use agrimony as an astringent. It’s great for use as a mouthwash and if you have a sore throat or sores in your mouth, you can use it as a gargle. The astringent qualities will help to clean the wounds and fight bacteria and viruses that may be at the root of the pain.
In Chinese medicine, agrimony is used as well. In fact, it’s considered a powerful ingredient for stopping bleeding. In Chinese medicine it has a different name, Xian He Cao. You may find it under that name.
Agrimony can also be an ingredient in lotions that help to treat sores and skin irritations. The oil in the plant can actually help to fight bacteria that can cause wounds to become infected. Using agrimony will help speed up healing time and allow you to have relief from pain.
If you’re blemish-prone you can use a strong concentration of agrimony decoction. Apply it directly to your irritated skin and you’ll experience its ability to fight the bacteria that’s causing the problem. You’ll have clearer skin with a natural remedy that doesn’t have any negative side effects for your skin.
While you may not have heard much about this powerful herb, you can see it has major health benefits that you may enjoy. One of the best ways to add agrimony to your regimen is to make a tea with it. You can also find lotions that have agrimony in them. In addition a strong decoction can be used to apply to your skin.